Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji has called out colleague, Deyemi Okanlawon for mocking the #WSW Women Support Women challenge.
The challenge requires women to post black and white photos on their page and pledge to support other women after being nominated.
The movie veteran, expressed her disgust after Okanlawon posted a photo of himself on his Instagram page, dressed as a woman.
What must have been a joke to the actor, however, didn’t sit well with Nnaji at all; as she slammed him for joking over a sensitive movement.
“We seek solace in humour to distract us from pain or discomfort. Tell me what it is you feel exactly? You see, that feeling that triggered you to make a joke of a movement that can only be understood by those it was meant for; the feeling of being overlooked or disregarded is part of the point of the challenge,” Genevieve wrote.
“No one likes to feel invisible. You felt it for a second. Women feel it every day of their lives. Let us hold our own hands if we want to,” Genevieve said. “Be ok with it. Not everything is about you or for laughs. Shalom.”
In his defense, Okanlawon said the intent was only to make people laugh
“Dear big sis @genevievennaji… I know your heart and I stan forever! ♥️♥️♥️ And to anyone else female/male who may have misconstrued the intent and felt bad,” he wrote.
Deyemi however apologised to everyone including Genevieve who might have been offended by his actions.
“Do know that I see you and I’m truly sorry you feel that way. In these times we need all the love, support and smiles we can get! 🤗♥️🤗,” he wrote.
Deyemi has since deleted the image from his Instagram page.