Nigerian actress Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe, caused a stir at the Lagos premiere of her debut film Healing on October 25, 2025, when two excited fans lifted her off the ground in front of her husband, actor Lateef Adedimeji.
The scene was both thrilling and awkward, with many noting Adedimeji’s wide-eyed, motionless reaction as the crowd cheered.
The event, held at the Filmhouse Cinemas, was meant to celebrate Mo Bimpe’s foray into production, but the viral moment stole much of the spotlight from the red-carpet glamour.
The actor’s visible surprise and composure under public attention reflected his trademark humility, even in an unexpected situation that left many talking online.
Social media reactions
Following the video’s release, Nigerians on X and Instagram reacted with humour and cultural reflection. Dozens of memes emerged, pairing Adedimeji’s stunned expression with playful captions like “When your wife’s fans take fitness too seriously” and “Lateef loading his sermon.”
While some users found the clip hilarious, others debated whether such public displays were appropriate for a married celebrity.
Many argued that fans often overstep personal boundaries with entertainers, particularly female stars, in moments of excitement.
The clip’s virality reignited broader conversations about celebrity culture, marriage dynamics, and respect in the Nigerian entertainment industry, with netizens split between laughter and critique.
Public silence and ongoing discussions
Despite the buzz, neither Mo Bimpe nor Lateef Adedimeji has issued any statement addressing the incident. Close associates of the couple, however, hinted that they viewed the episode as “harmless fun” and had no plans to respond publicly.
The actress, who recently described Healing as a story of “love, resilience, and redemption,” has continued to promote the film on her social media pages without mentioning the viral moment.
Meanwhile, Lateef Adedimeji was seen engaging warmly with fans after the event, suggesting no visible tension.
Industry insiders praised the couple’s professionalism, noting that their calm handling of such public scrutiny further cements their reputation as one of Nollywood’s most admired pairs.
Watch the video below:
This guy lifted Lateef Adedimeji’s wife in front of him and e no believe am, his reaction Dey kee me 😭💔💔 pic.twitter.com/L0TRRVNSWJ
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) October 25, 2025
