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Filmmaker and activist Stanley Ontop has thrown his support behind a crew member who allegedly accused Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko of assault during a previous production.
The issue reportedly came up after Queen Esther Udeh, a crew member, spoke about her experience working with the actress on set. She allegedly claimed that Etiko slapped her and damaged her phone after she tried to take a picture with the actress.
According to reports surrounding the dispute, Etiko subsequently contacted Queen Esther privately and allegedly threatened legal action over the claims.
Stanley Ontop has now spoken in support of the crew member, saying people in the industry should be allowed to speak about their experiences without being intimidated.
He also brought up an alleged incident involving Etiko and a makeup artist which he said happened about five years ago. According to him, he was aware of how the matter was handled at the time.
Stanley said:
“I heard that one Nollywood actress called Destiny went to Queen Esther’s DM to threaten her with a lawsuit because Queen Esther shared her experience working with her on set.
Queen Esther has the right to share her own experience with Destiny or any other actor. I am speaking up because, five years ago on set, Destiny slapped a makeup artist, and I know how we managed that situation then.
She always embarrassed her PA back then. Since I started speaking up for crew members, their behaviour has changed.
What I will not tolerate is Destiny threatening a crew member with a lawsuit in her DM. I remember vividly that last week, Onyeze Production made some huge allegations about you on a podcast in Enugu.
You didn’t go to his DM to intimidate him because he’s a producer/marketer. Your power no reach there.
Just so you know, if you take any legal action or arrest Queen Esther, I will stand with her and support her. I don’t think we should go that route.
But if you have the strength, let’s do a small movie online. I have missed my old self.”
The filmmaker’s statement has added another layer to the dispute, particularly because he said he had previously intervened in matters involving crew members and believes people working behind the scenes should also be treated with respect.
His comments also challenge the idea that disagreements between actors and crew should automatically be handled privately, especially when allegations about conduct on set have already been made publicly.
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