The drama in Nollywood has taken another fiery turn as veteran actress Rita Edochie calls out her junior colleague, Nneoma Ukpabi, over a controversial outfit worn to a recent celebrity wedding. What began as a fashion critique has now snowballed into an all-out online confrontation involving allegations of embezzlement, indecency, and betrayal within the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN).
Rita Criticizes Nneoma’s Outfit at Ruby Ojiakor’s Wedding
The issue began when Nneoma Ukpabi attended actress Ruby Ojiakor’s wedding in a dress that exposed her cleavage. The outfit quickly went viral online, drawing mixed reactions from fans and netizens.
Rita Edochie, disturbed by the rising trend of provocative dressing among young women, especially in the entertainment industry, didn’t hold back her opinion. Taking to Instagram, she condemned the outfit and what it represents, describing it as a disturbing fashion trend that sends the wrong message to the younger generation.
“What exactly are we promoting to the younger generation?” she asked, urging women to rethink their fashion choices.
The actress stressed the importance of modesty, dignity, and self-respect, stating that she has zero tolerance for indecency. She also advised people not to approach her in such revealing attire, making her stance clear.
Nneoma Ukpabi did not take the criticism lightly. In a swift and fiery reaction, she issued a stern warning to Rita Edochie, telling her to “keep my name out of your mouth.” She emphasized that her dress choices are personal and should not concern the veteran actress.
According to Nneoma, Rita had no right to police how others choose to express themselves through fashion. Her response sparked more debate on social media, with fans taking sides.
Rita Edochie Hits Back With Embezzlement Allegations
However, the war of words didn’t end there. On Monday, June 2, 2025, Rita Edochie returned with a much heavier accusation. In a lengthy Instagram post, she accused Nneoma of embezzling millions during her time as the AGN Chairman for Imo State.
According to Rita, she served as chairperson of a probe panel that investigated Nneoma’s financial conduct during her tenure. She claimed that Nneoma pleaded with her to cover up the findings so it wouldn’t affect her chances of securing a second term in office, but Rita refused.
“I presented your records as dirty as they were,” Rita wrote. “That’s when you started seeing me as an enemy.”
She further alleged that Nneoma manipulated her way back into leadership by paying her way through the system and cutting ties with anyone who held her accountable.
Rita didn’t stop at the financial allegations. She also addressed Nneoma’s behavior and morals, stating that associating with her would tarnish her own image. She criticized Nneoma’s alleged lack of decency and described her as someone “recalcitrant to advice and corrections.”
She added:
“As the rogue you are, you paid your way back and became AGN Chairman again. You also disassociated yourself from me because you couldn’t handle the truth or my advice.”
In a final jab, Rita referenced the now-viral video of Nneoma’s controversial outfit, claiming it was already being circulated online before she reposted it. She insisted that she only reshared what the public had already seen.
“The video of your indecency I posted was already going viral. Bloggers and content creators had to help you share your nakedness,” she said.
Public Reactions Pour In
As the online spat continues to gain momentum, social media users are divided. While some believe Rita Edochie was right to call out indecency and misconduct, others feel she went too far by airing sensitive guild-related issues in public.
Some fans have even called on the AGN national body to address the allegations against Nneoma Ukpabi formally.
What started as a simple wardrobe criticism has now exposed deeper divisions within Nollywood’s professional circles. With serious allegations on the table and reputations at stake, this clash between two actresses may be far from over.
Stay tuned for more updates as the story develops.
