Actress Bukunmi Oluwashina condemns rivalry among women in film, urging unity and mutual respect, contrasting it with male actors’ camaraderie.
Bukunmi began by praising the solidarity she had observed among male colleagues. She marvelled at how they support, celebrate collective successes, and genuinely root for each other. In stark contrast, she lamented the rivalry and negativity that sometimes plague interactions among women in the same field.
In her post, Bukunmi openly expressed her desire to see a shift in the industry. She reflected on how male actors handle competition gracefully, saying, “I envy these men. Just look at them—the way they contain each other, support each other, and grow together.” She highlighted how they celebrate one another’s achievements, even when they share the same aspirations. She gave an example of stumbling upon one actor praising a director in their absence, despite being a director.
Bukunmi voiced her longing to witness a similar spirit of collaboration among women in the industry. “I pray I witness this someday with my gender in this field,” she wrote, emphasizing the need for love and mutual respect. She questioned why women often feel pressured to choose sides or avoid supporting others, saying, “Are we on a battlefield? If we are, what are we fighting for? A crown? Money? Fame? None of these will matter when we leave this world.”
Bukunmi also addressed the role of fans in fueling division. She criticized followers who instigate conflicts, describing them as “fans from the pit of hell” who demand loyalty to one side while encouraging animosity toward others. She argued that such attitudes only deepen divisions, spreading bitterness and hate.
The actress emphasized her commitment to peace, declaring that her heart has “no limitation in love.” She refused to engage in battles or rivalries unless given a personal reason. “Joy is no joy to me if its purpose is to make others sad,” she stated. For her, love must be inclusive, extending even to those who may not reciprocate it.
Bukunmi’s message extended beyond industry colleagues. She addressed the concept of love as a universal value, noting that it should not be conditional or selective. “Love is not something you have and keep. It’s meant to be shared,” she wrote. She urged people to break the cycle of hate by showing kindness and support, even to those who may not deserve it.
She added, “An eye for an eye makes the whole world go blind. You can be the one to break that chain. Showing love to someone who doesn’t acknowledge you makes you the bigger person. It shows you have something they don’t—an abundance of love.”
Bukunmi’s post resonated deeply, shedding light on an issue that many in the entertainment industry and beyond can relate to. Her candid observations reveal a desire not just for personal peace but for a collective shift toward unity and mutual support.
By choosing to lead with love, she hopes to inspire others to do the same. Her message underscores the importance of collaboration over competition and reminds everyone that love, when shared widely, can be a powerful force for good.
Through her words, Bukunmi challenges her peers—and fans—to reflect on their actions and choose positivity over pettiness. As she concluded, “The love we receive from the world is nothing if we don’t have enough in ourselves to give out collectively.”
Her powerful statement is a critique and a call to action, urging all to embrace love, foster unity, and create a more harmonious world.
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