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The controversial actor admitted in the letter that he nursed sexual feelings for the actress but only brought it to her notice after they had completed their film production.

Fabiyi's post follows a Q&amp;A session where Mo Bimpe made comments about her relationship with the actor.

During the session, the actress who married fellow actor Lateef Adedimeji in a much publicized wedding in 2021, revealed while Fabiyi never propositioned her for sex in exchange for a role, he demanded a relationship which she turned down. Her rejection made them become enemies.

In Fabiyi's post, the actor accused the actress of making defamatory comments about him in spite of his good intentions.

"I&nbsp;am an adult and it is within my rights to be sexually attracted to any adult provided no force or coercion was involved. I AM NOT A COUSIN TO JESUS CHRIST, I have rights to sexual feelings provided it is within the ambits of the law. You guys need to stop misleading folks on social media. Know the difference between ASKING SOMEONE OUT and SEXUAL HARRASSMENT. It is one thing to think someone is a flirt and it is another to attach that to crime, common, get sense, MOVE ON," an excerpt of the letter reads.

Meanwhile, Fabiyi recently made headlines after actor, Olarenwaju James aka Baba Ijesha got convicted and sentenced to jail time for sexually assaulted a minor. The actor was a major supporter of the sex offender. In the wake of the news, Fabiyi released a movie lampooning Ijesha's victim.

Actress Bimpe Oyebade and actor Yomi Fabiyi [Instagram/BimpeOyebade] [Instagram/YomiFabiyi]

The actor denies demanding sex for role from actress, Mo Bimpe.

I am within my rights to be sexually attracted to any adult - Yomi Fabiyi on sex for roles allegation

According to fresh reports, the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) is set to prosecute actor, Yomi Fabiyi for the production of his controversial film 'Oko Iyabo'.

DPP director Olayinka Adeyemi, on Monday July 26, told the Ikeja Special Offences court that the actor breached the court's directives with the movie that depicted facts of Baba Ijesha's ongoing sexual assault case.

“Despite the warning of this honourable court, an actor called Yomi Fabiyi went ahead and made a movie about the facts of this case," Adeyemi said.

“He used real names of the parties and witnesses in this matter in the movie. Our application is to exclude him, his privies and his agents from proceedings in court.

"He is not in court at the moment but his representatives may be in court. This is contempt of court and we intend to prosecute him and bring him before this court,” she added.

The presiding Judge, Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo expressed dissatisfaction at the development and ordered an investigation to enable legal actions if found in contempt of court as accused.

Recall the controversial film based on a lead character named Iyabo portrayed the events from the viral CCTV footage of Omiyinka Olanrewaju aka Baba Ijesha and his victim.

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In the film which has since been pulled down from YouTube, Fabiyi depicted the embattled actor as innocent and in a consensual relationship with the minor.

The actor will reportedly be prosecuted for contempt of court.

Yomi Fabiyi: Lagos State to prosecute actor over controversial film

Embattled Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi has declared his solidarity with the Association of Theater Arts Practitioners of Nigeria (ANTP) following his indefinite suspension from TAMPAN.

In an Instagram post reacting to his recent TAMPAN suspension, the actor described the association's letter as invalid as he never completed his registration process to verify him as a member.

"I am originally an ANTP member, worst case I will renew my membership there. I have never obtained or signed any form with TAMPAN or joined any guild. I was made to pay for registration which I did but no form collected or formal procedure," Fabiyi wrote.

"The letter is inappropriate, not valid for me as a filmmaker. Any reaction if necessary will be on the basis of human rights violation if I so wish to do seek judicial redress. You don't lose what you never had."

Fabiyi's latest move to renounce TAMPAN surprisingly follows his appearance before the association's committee of &nbsp;Ethnic, Conflict and Resolution on Thursday before his suspension.

The association indefinitely suspended the actor over his 'Oko Iyabo' movie after finding him <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/tampan-suspends-yomi-fabiyi-over-controversial-film/bnw65sk">guilty of gross misconduct and and unethical practices. </a>

The actor insists TAMPAN suspension is inappropriate as he is not a registered member of the association.

I am an ATNP member - Yomi Fabiyi reacts to TAMPAN suspension

<h1>For years, sexual abuse in Nigeria's buzzing film industry has gone unreported by the media.</h1>

Every so often, allegations against famous producers, directors make headlines but are promptly shut down by press turned hired publicists, gatekeepers and the silence of their numerous victims.

In 2020, a string of sexual harassment allegations in Nollywood managed to trend on Twitter. Two veteran filmmakers had been accused of harassment and demanding sex in exchange for roles.

Days after the news broke, I embarked on a passionate search for victims of sexual abuse in the industry with the hope of sharing their experiences in an extensive report.&nbsp;

My research began with intimate interviews with nearly a handful of young actresses, many of whom had abandoned acting because they could not in good conscience climb the ladder to fame offered by these filmmakers. Some others shared the shame of succumbing to the demands for the promise of roles that never came.&nbsp;

Unfortunately, all my interviewees agreed to share their shocking allegations after I incessantly promised never to print their stories. With no tangible evidence to share, my story was dead on arrival.

Fast forward to the present day, and it appears that the effect of our decade-long silence has fueled what has grown beyond an industry problem. The Fabiyis and Ijeshas of today grew irreversible wings because of the silence of their victims.

For those who have followed the news of Baba Ijesha's sexual assault trial, the conspicuous silence of the industry's so-called veterans comes as no surprise.

The few who have lent their voice somehow find themselves on the opposite side of the truth. Unarguably, the complacency of these gatekeepers continues to enable degenerates like Yomi Fabiyi.

Fabiyi should by now be answering for his ignominious pro-rape campaign. But the man shamelessly parades himself unapologetically, bold enough to release a film <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/yomi-fabiyi-debuts-film-based-on-baba-ijeshas-sexual-assault-case/26evlf6">depicting a 14-year-old as a consenting adult in a romantic relationship with a 48-year-old.</a>

The stand that veterans have taken on the recent events leaves room for questions. Questions about how they have handled situations involving sex offenders. Have they maintained this deafening silence over the years or sought to mask the truth? While we may never really know, one fact is as clear as daylight - their methods have bred insolent sex offenders and rape apologists. Fabiyi and Ijesha are the monsters that they made.&nbsp;

Thankfully, young filmmakers are beginning to pay attention to the gatekeeping business of Nollywood. So, at what point will new Nollywood declare a Me Too in Nollywood?

Safe to say that it is impossible to tell. A vast majority would rather pay attention to box office science, turning a blind eye to the politics of leadership. This majority does not believe in the concept of unionism. So, they prefer to ride solo as long as it continually pays them to do so.&nbsp;

But Nollywood needs changemakers more than it needs fresh talents. If not for justice then at least for the future.&nbsp;

As with everything else that is not box-office figures, Nigeria's film industry practitioners have turned a blind eye to the shocking revelations of the past months.

How Nollywood's complacency bred the Fabiyis & Ijeshas [Pulse Editor's Opinion]

<h1>Yomi Fabiyi's controversial film 'Oko Iyabo' has been taken off popular streaming platform, YouTube. The film was published on July 4, 2021 by popular Yoruba film channel, Oleku TV.</h1>

News of the movie's premature exit from public view comes barely 24 hours after clips of the movie sparked outrage with social media users urging people to report the video.

On Monday night, Fabiyi succumbed to pressure and announced that he had urged his partners to pull down the film till the dust settles. In the long-deleted post, the embattled actor argued that the film set out to correct child abuse not encourage it.

Yomi Fabiyi's long-deleted Instagram post [Instagram]

The film, however, depicts characters with the real names of people involved in the ongoing sexual assault case against Baba Ijesha including top actress, Iyabo Ojo. The film follows the story of a young girl from a dysfunctional family who dreams of becoming a prostitute.

Fabiyi was also invited by the <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/tampan-invites-yomi-fabiyi-over-controversial-movie/y6ztmy1">Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) over the controversial film</a>. According to TAMPAN, the invitation is imperative as the film may attract negative public commentary against the association.

The film sparked outrage for depicting events from the CCTV footage of Baba Ijesha molesting an underage girl.

Yomi Fabiyi's controversial film has been removed from YouTube

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<h1>Nollywood actress Bimpe Oyebade has accused embattled actor Yomi Fabiyi of bullying her.</h1>

The actress made this known while reacting to Fabiyi's controversial movie based on the ongoing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/actor-baba-ijesha-arrested-for-defiling-a-14-year-old-girl/x4106vp">sexual assault case</a>&nbsp;involving colleague Baba Ijesha and comedian Princess.

While she expressed shock over the actor's decision to release the movie, a follower reminded her of the time he kept on bullying her on social media.

She went on to narrate how the actor almost frustrated her out of the industry with his constant sexual advances and later threats.

"I'm aware, I just decided to always ignore. The major reason is because I didn't make myself available for his sexual needs despite how much he tried but doing this to a child is just too much," she replied.

Bimpe Oyebade accuses embattled actor Yomi Fabiyi of bullying her.

"Yomi Fabiyi needs to be stopped. Enough is enough. Thank God for his grace, if not I would have given up on this dream because of his constant harassment, bully and threats."

The embattled actor has received several backlashes from other celebrities and Nigerians over the release of the now controversial movie.

Oyebade says Fabiyi almost frustrated her out of the industry with his threats and sexual harassment.

Actress Bimpe Oyebade says Yomi Fabiyi bullied her for refusing his sexual advances

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