29th October, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
The Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), has lifted the suspension on actress Nkechi Blessing three years after her public apology.
The controversy began in 2021 when Blessing engaged in a social media fight with colleague Kehinde Adams, better known as Lege Miami, over the arrest of another actor Baba Ijesha.
Baba Ijesha was convicted of assaulting a minor. Blessing’s subsequent criticism of TAMPAN led to her suspension.
However, Blessing recently apologized to TAMPAN at the Nigerian Canadian Celebrities Entertainment Awards in Toronto.
In a now-viral video, the 35-year-old knelt before Bolaji Amusan, the TAMPAN president better known as Mr Latin, seeking forgiveness.
Blessing acknowledged the significant impact the association has had on her career, expressing gratitude and remorse.
“I am deeply sorry for all I did. I am so sorry. I beg you from the bottom of my heart to please forgive me. I appreciate the industry. You all made me who I am today. I would not be anyone if not because of you,” she said.
Amusan and Odunlade Adekola, his colleague, took to the stage to embrace Blessing. Adekola praised Blessing for acknowledging her mistakes.
Amusan also welcomed Blessing back into the association, commending her “courage” in a post on Instagram.
“I commend and admire your courage… welcome on board!!!” he wrote.
