By Habeeb Ibrahim
Nollywood legend Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), rising star Timini Egbuson, and fan-favorite actress Bimbo Ademoye have ignited a social media frenzy following their playful banter over the blockbuster Reel Love.
Timini’s latest film stormed the box office with an impressive ₦90 million opening weekend, prompting RMD to shower him with praise:
“This is Timini… An actor, my son, in whom I am well pleased. Probably the hardest-working and most uber-talented young actor in Africa today. He just did over ₦90M at the box office for his film’s opening weekend, and counting! But while he’s out here making history, he’s also caught up in Real love or Reel Love, so he claims. With @bimboademoye, an actress and a comic no less. (One I might just be crushing on myself, but that’s a story for another day… @_timini and I may have to duel for her the old way someday soon).”
Bimbo, known for her humor, did not hold back in her response, sharing her excitement over RMD’s mention:
“Shebi you people saw my name there abi? If I greet anyone again, makeni bend!! I need security! I need mopol! The icon, the legend, the king—THE RMD—knows who I am. You people should mind how you talk to me from now henceforth. Abeg, who get DSS contact? I need protection. НАЙНА. Oh God, I can’t breathe!! My chest is doing gbish gbish. OK bye.”
RMD, always ready to keep the banter alive, responded with:
“Ah, I just want you to know that I can sha do love skits too. Even if you eat garlic, I won’t do like some fake lover. I’ll bear it and still kiss you.”
The hilarious exchange has sent fans into a frenzy, adding to the excitement surrounding Reel Love, which continues to dominate cinemas. While Timini and Bimbo’s on-screen romance has sparked speculation, RMD’s witty intervention has only heightened the buzz.
