Another day, another on-set meltdown. This time, the storm brewing within Nollywood’s production ecosystem involves actor Taye Arimoro and actress-producer Peggy Ovire, whose confrontation on a film set recently devolved into physical violence, viral videos, and divided public opinion.

What started as a scheduling disagreement reportedly spiralled into chaos, exposing once again the industry’s fragile power dynamics, poor conflict management structures, and unsafe working conditions that too often go unchecked behind the camera.

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How it began

According to Arimoro, the entire ordeal began when he attempted to leave the set after his contracted hours had elapsed, a routine move that should have ended quietly. Instead, he was blocked from exiting by Peggy Ovire’s team, assaulted in the process, and left with visible injuries to his gums and lips.

The actor went live on Instagram mid-chaos, narrating what he described as a case of unlawful restraint and assault, his voice shaking with disbelief.

Source: Pulse