Award-winning actor Femi Adebayo has come to the defense of his colleague, Odunlade Adekola, urging critics to approach the actor’s latest film, Warlord, with respect and an open mind.

The response followed a social media post in which a user criticized the movie, calling out Adekola for juggling multiple roles as producer, main character, singer, and director. The user wrote, “Na you go be producer, main character, singer, director. Na why your movies no dey make sense. Do better.”

Adebayo emphasized that filmmaking is a collaborative effort involving directors, writers, crew members, and actors. He encouraged viewers to form fair judgments based on the film itself rather than unconstructive online comments.

He posted on X, “I’ve noticed one or two tweets from this account about my brother’s movie. Understandably, you’re entitled to your opinion, but posting comments from behind a keyboard doesn’t automatically make those opinions accurate. Let’s keep it respectful, that is someone’s craft. Filmmaking is teamwork, with directors, writers, crew, and actors all putting in their best. This project is my brother’s. Watch it at a cinema near you… and judge it with open eyes, not quick fingers. That’s the fair way!”