Nollywood star Eniola Ajao has addressed the backlash and swirling speculations following a viral video of her at the burial ceremony of fellow actor Odunlade Adekola’s father.

The star-studded event in Otun Ekiti drew attention after a brief clip showed Eniola Ajao greeting Odunlade Adekola’s wife, with her facial expression afterward sparking online claims of awkwardness and insincerity.

The video sparked a wave of rumors, with some social media users labeling Ajao as hypocritical. One commenter revived old, unproven claims of a past romantic link between her and Odunlade Adekola, while others mocked her for seemingly holding a paper upside down, joking that she was pretending to read.

Amid the online buzz, Ajao addressed the controversy on her Instagram story on Tuesday, without mentioning names or directly referencing the video. In a cryptic yet pointed message, she wrote:

“Life hits differently when you stop trying to prove you didn’t say that, do that, or you’re not like that. You can’t fix every lie and every rumour, nor can you defend yourself every time something is said about you. Just be great.”

The actress’s measured and reflective response is likely aimed at rising above the drama, encouraging both fans and critics to shift their focus toward positivity.

As of now, no response has been heard from neither Odunlade Adekola nor his wife about the incident.

The video is still circulating on social media, sparking divided opinions, some defend Ajao’s behavior as misunderstood, while others believe there’s more beneath the surface.