Nigerian teenage actress Angel Unigwe and her mother, Chef Juliet Unigwe, have broken their silence following actor Anayo Modestus Onyekwere aka Kanayo O. Kanayo’s online rant.

Recall that Kanayo O. Kanayo had gone online to call out the mother and daughter following their actions on a movie production he was involved in.

In a new development, Angel Unigwe’s team shared a press statement explaining their side of the story while promising to take legal action against KOK.

According to Angel’s team, the young actress is a professional and is not one to breach contracts. They went on to vehemently deny Kanayo’s claims, labelling them as false and slanderous.

It was explained that contrary to KOK’s claims, Angel Unigwe’s wrap-up time was 9pm as stated in her contract. It was noted that even though they had concerns about her shooting 57 scenes in three days, they proceeded with the job due to assurance from Kanayo O. Kanayo.

“On the final day, despite the agreed terms regarding wrap up time of 9pm, we accommodated an additional 45-50 minutes of filming beyond the agreed time, which was done out of the spirit of goodwill and understanding that had existed between us, Mr. Kanayo and the film Director. Upon completion of the shoot, we left the location without protest from the director or the production Manager Mr Cosmos Nwaihe, having performed our obligations”, Angel’s mother said.

It was further explained that KOK’s online rant came as a rude shock to them because they were unfounded and slanderous. According to them, the veteran actor threatened Angel’s safety and right to dignity with his video when he vowed to disrupt any movie set she was found filming.

In Angel Unigwe and her mother’s press statement, they accused Kanayo O. Kanayo of trying to oppress them based on their gender and they were subjected to derogatory remarks because they stood their ground and insisted on going along with the terms of their prior agreement.

Amid claims that KOK bullied them, their press statement explained that they would be taking legal action against the movie veteran. The statement reads in part:…[CONTINUE READING▶▶]

“This situation highlights a broader issue of gender-based oppression, as we have been subjected to derogatory and defamatory remarks simply because we stood our ground and insisted on compliance with the terms of the agreement all parties had freely entered into. It is disheartening to see such behaviour in an industry that should be built on mutual respect and professionalism and even more shocking from an individual who we hold in high esteem and is considered a veteran of the industry.

In view of the above, we wish to reiterate our support for and firm stance against such unjust treatment and bullying tactics. Angel’s health, safety, and professional integrity remain our top priorities, and we will not tolerate any attempts to intimidate or defame her. Angel’s filming hours have always been and remain twelve (12) hours per day, depending on the producer’s timing.

We would like to assure our friends and supporters that we have since taken legal steps to address these defamatory and slanderous utterances and the threats against Miss Unigwe’s safety. We fully intend to follow the process to a logical conclusion. We are also exploring further legal action to ensure accountability and justice in this matter, as we will not be bullied in any manner or form.”
Read the full statement below: