Key points
- Jinad says fame changed bonds after years of shared hustle. She calls the shift cold and quite painful.
- She recalls a film request that drew a blunt reply. One line about “fortunate people” left her shocked.
- She adds that social blocks cut ties for long. The pair only re-connected at the start of the year.
Habibat Jinad says a once warm bond with Lateef Adedimeji grew cold. The actress recalls how both stars rose from small roles to big parts. She now says fame has changed how some peers act.
Jinad claims the break came when she asked him to join her film. She says his reply was blunt and hurtful at the time. For wider context on tough roads into film, see this earlier piece on humiliation at Nollywood auditions.
Jinad recounts failed film request
The actress says she invited Adedimeji to a role on a project. He allegedly said he only wants to work with “fortunate people.” She says the line stung and made her pause.
She adds that the words felt like a class test. In her view, it split the field into those deemed worthy and those not. She says she chose to move on with her plan.
Jinad notes that both of them once shared small starts. She points to long days and few perks during that time. She says real growth should not erase old ties.
Blocking lasts years before quiet restart
The actress says what came next cut contact fully. She alleges he blocked her on WhatsApp and Instagram. “He blocked me for like four years,” she says.
According to her, the block only lifted in January 2025. She says that did not restore trust or fix past pain. She adds that growth should not need harsh breaks.
Jinad explains why she is speaking now about the rift. She says the aim is not to drag or trend. She wants to show how fame can strain bonds in the scene.
She also hints at a general pattern in public life. Social posts can spark debate and shape views fast. A recent case shows how a restroom video sparks online reactions.
‘Not to stir trouble,’ she adds
Jinad says this is not a smear on a colleague. She says she has accepted that people grow apart. Still, she feels blocking old peers is not the best path.
She urges calm and better ways to set space. Clear words work better than harsh cuts, she says. In her view, doors should stay open for future work
