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Controversy Trails Ngozi Ezeonu’s ‘Attack’ On Braless Actresses
By Gideon Ayeni
Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Ezeonu, has come under fire after a video showing her publicly scolding two young women for turning up braless for an audition.
Actress Ngozi Ezeonu had criticized the participants for showing up braless and wearing crop tops, describing their outfit choices as inappropriate for a professional setting.
In her remarks, Ezeonu had stated, “Any day I’m on any audition table and anyone comes to me dressed like this, I will disqualify that person… You carry breasts, leave breasts without a bra — ahnahn, why?”
While some observers lauded the actress for advocating decency and professionalism, the public reprimand has sparked a fierce online debate, with many Nigerians rushing to the defense of the young women and chiding Ngozi Ezeonu over her
Critics argue that Ezeonu’s public correction was unnecessary and humiliating. Social media users, including legal enthusiasts, suggested that the actresses should consider suing for public embarrassment. Others maintained that professional guidance should be offered discreetly, not in a manner that could affect the participants’ confidence or future in the industry.
One commenter on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “She could have corrected them in private. Publicly shaming them on camera was uncalled for. Nobody deserves that kind of humiliation.”
Another user remarked, “These girls came prepared for the entertainment industry. The industry thrives on creativity and boldness, and they shouldn’t be judged for their dressing. Talent is what matters most.”
Some reactions highlighted a broader societal critique, emphasizing the need to separate fashion choices from professionalism. Others in contending with Ngozi Ezeonu on her approach to the braless ladies pointed out the evolving trends in entertainment, suggesting that unconventional dressing is now a norm in creative spaces.
Read some netizens’ reactions below;
@Vivian: Who still wear bra? Bra that causes so much discomfort and back ache Imao……. How does not wearing bra correlate with the audition
@Amy_beke: So she can’t correct them without filming it?
@phinatorres:Madam shut the F*ck up
@DavymartinCE: Probably those ladies came to entice the men at the table. No be audition dem come
@OgheneovoJoshua :All of una no be prostitutes before? They came prepared for the Nollywood house of immorality
@KneWKeeD :Why’s everyone acting like there are no roles in movies that require the actress to be bra-less in some scenes?
@Garen: Public correction could have been avoided, but the point about professionalism is valid. This is a lesson in how you present yourself can impact how you are perceived in your career, especially in a competitive industry.
@Gopal: She Did The Right Thing, She Didn’t Video It, Someone Else Did. Shameless, Immoral Fellows Will Find Ways To Blame. If She Was Their Biological Mom Scolding Them In Public, Should They Sue Their Mom? A Generation That Lost Shame And Supports Shamelessness.
@Kendo81326098:Why is she disgracing them like that? She should have had private conversation with them.
As of press time, neither Ezeonu nor the audition organizers have responded to the growing backlash.
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