Nollywood actor Taye Orimoro has made serious accusations against fellow actor and producer Peggy Ovire, claiming that he was physically assaulted while on her movie set. The dramatic incident has stirred conversations online after both parties shared their sides of the story, each presenting visual evidence to back their claims.
According to Orimoro, what was meant to be a normal day of filming quickly turned violent. In a video he posted online, the actor accused Peggy Ovire and her crew of assaulting him. He showed viewers a clip of his bleeding mouth as proof, insisting that he was attacked while trying to leave the set after shooting for several hours. The Taye Orimoro clip, which circulated widely, captured him demanding his car keys from crew members who, according to him, refused to let him leave the location.
In the video, Orimoro appeared visibly agitated, claiming that despite working tirelessly on the project, he was treated unfairly. He stated that when the day’s work ran later than expected, he simply requested to go home but was met with hostility. The actor claimed his car key was withheld, leading to a heated confrontation that allegedly resulted in his injury.
Peggy Ovire Reacts to Taye Orimoro’s Allegation
In response to the claims, Peggy Ovire took to her Instagram story to share her version of events. She described Orimoro’s post as a twisted account of what truly happened on set. The actress and producer explained that the production manager had politely asked Taye to stay a little longer to complete the day’s filming, but he refused and became aggressive.
Peggy claimed that the situation escalated when Taye allegedly assaulted her driver, who was holding his car key for safety reasons. She backed up her statement with a video showing her driver bleeding from his ear and displaying a visible bite mark on his arm. According to Ovire, these injuries were inflicted by Taye Orimoro, contrary to his claims of being the victim.
The actress further explained that when she arrived at the scene, she attempted to calm everyone down and personally returned the car key to Taye. However, she said Orimoro stormed off immediately after recording his video. Concerned about her injured driver, Peggy claimed she later went to the estate gate to prevent the actor from leaving until the issue was resolved.
Peggy also addressed their professional relationship, expressing surprise at Orimoro’s behavior. She noted that they had worked together on several occasions in the past and maintained a cordial relationship. According to her, she had always treated him with respect and professionalism, which made the incident even more disappointing.
The altercation between Taye Orimoro and Peggy Ovire has sparked heated debate among fans and Nollywood followers. Many have taken to social media to analyze both sides, with some sympathizing with Orimoro over his alleged injuries, while others believe Peggy’s evidence proves he was the aggressor.
As of now, neither party has taken legal action, but the incident has raised discussions about on-set safety, respect among colleagues, and the challenges faced by actors in the Nigerian film industry. Whether this misunderstanding will be resolved privately or escalated further remains to be seen, but it has certainly drawn public attention to both stars for reasons beyond their usual movie roles.
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[…] Naijanewz reported earlier that, Peggy clarified that no one attempted to attack Taye without cause. She explained that after the alleged assaults, Taye tried to escape the location before the police could intervene, and any attempt to restrain him was to ensure the matter was legally handled. […]