Nollywood actress Mo Bimpe has responded to social media critics who questioned her interaction with fellow actor Jide Awobona in a video that recently surfaced online.
The controversy followed a one-minute clip showing Bimpe having a conversation with Awobona, which sparked reactions from some social media users who appeared to read deeper meaning into their interaction.
Reacting to the comments, the actress dismissed the concerns, describing the exchange as nothing more than a normal conversation between friends.
“The fact that so many of you found that interaction strange says more about the relationships you’re used to than it does about mine,” she stated.
She noted that some marriages are founded on trust, friendship, mutual respect and confidence rather than fear, suspicion or constant monitoring.
The actress further defended her husband, saying her brief interaction with Awobona, whom she described as a family friend, posed no threat to her marriage.
“My husband is a secure man. A brief conversation with a family friend does not threaten our marriage or require anyone’s concern,” she said.
Bimpe maintained that healthy and trusting marriages still exist, adding that she understood why some people might find such relationships difficult to relate to.