Actresses, Iyabo Ojo and Liz Anjorin, known to be sworn enemies for years, have ended their longstanding rift in a dramatic happenstance that unfolded inside a Lagos courtroom on Thursday,. Justice Olabisi Akinlade who presided over the cyberbullying and defamation case the actresses are entangled in -at a Federal High Court in Ikoyi, brokered peace between them.
Speaking after the proceedings, Anjorin’s lawyer said “The judge assumed a maternal role, admonishing her daughters, offering advice, and emphasising that court appearances aren’t perpetual. She encouraged them to resolve their differences, and I expressed confidence that justice would prevail, evidenced by their smiles as they left the courtroom.”
The two actresses have been embroiled in a bitter personality war for years now. Their ego war dates back to over a decade. They made up some years back, but that peace didn’t last so long before they fell out again Their rift took a new dimension in September 2023 when Anjorin accused celebrities of exploiting Mohbad’s death for clout. Although Anjorin didn’t mention Ojo’s name, she ( Ojo) said she was convinced that the actress ( Anjorin) was referring to her. Since then, the actresses have been embroiled in a public spat, using their social media platforms to trade barbs. The feud intensified in February when Anjorin accused Ojo of setting her up in a fraudulent gold transaction and clothing deal at Idumota market in Lagos. The allegation led to actress Ojo filing a cyberbullying and defamation legal action against Anjorin at a State High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos State in February.
Reacting to what transpired at the court yesterday, the actresses – Anjorin and Ojo – hailed Mrs Akinlade as a maternal figure for her efforts in resolving the long-standing feud between them. The actresses (Anjorin and Ojo) stated that it’s uncommon to find a judge who offers such insightful and compassionate advice instead of simply pronouncing judgement. Iyabo Ojo explained that Mrs Akinlade encouraged them to cease mudslinging on social media. She added that the judge also implored them to end their hostile altercations with each other.
“According to the judge, it is imperative that we refrain from negatively mentioning our names on social media and promote peace. This directive has been given to us as an order. Our relationship has always been peaceful, even before this”, Ojo said
Iyabo and Liz’s reconciliation came a month after their senior colleagues Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan and Yinka Quadri ended their rift at actor Yomi Fabiyi’s housewarming and birthday party.