In a post shared by @destinyetikoofficial, the Nollywood “Drama Doll” has publicly slammed her colleague Ekene Umenwa following a viral exposé by upcoming actress Adanma Waller. The controversy stems from claims that Umenwa has been systematically “badmouthing” several top-tier actresses, including Etiko, Ruby Ojiakor, and Lizzy Gold, while maintaining a pious public persona. Etiko’s reaction has ignited a massive debate on “fake friendships” within the Nigerian film industry.
The “exposé” video, which began trending early Saturday, suggests that Umenwa allegedly spoke ill of almost every prominent name she has worked with. This comes as a shock to fans who viewed Umenwa as a neutral and spiritual figure in the industry. Etiko, never one to shy away from confrontation, has demanded transparency, leading to a divide among Nollywood followers.
P.M. News reported on the “hot soup” Umenwa finds herself in, quoting the exposé: “Every one of them had smelly baggage (according to her).” The outlet noted that the tension is at an all-time high. Naija Gist Direct also validated the story via YouTube, highlighting that another filmmaker, Deacon Famous, has also accused Umenwa of “threatening his life” following similar fallout. They quoted Famous: “If anything happens to me, she should be held responsible.”
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Nollywood “subbing” is reaching a boiling point. While these “he-said-she-said” dramas are common, the involvement of legal threats and life-endangerment claims (as seen with Deacon Famous) takes this beyond mere gossip. Umenwa’s silence and subsequent “prayer videos” aren’t helping her case; she needs a formal PR response to stop the reputational bleeding.
Source: P.M. News — https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/02/14/ekene-umenwa-in-hot-soup-over-shocking-claims-involving-destiny-etiko/ February 14, 2026
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Destiny Etiko Calls Out Ekene Umenwa Over Alleged Backstabbing