Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has firmly denied allegations that he is responsible for the alleged crisis in the marriage of actress and reality TV star, Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, popularly known as Bambam.
Speaking in an interview with BBC Igbo, Arukwe dismissed rumours of an affair with the married actress, which gained traction after their on-screen chemistry in a recent film sparked widespread speculation. He stressed that their interaction was purely professional and that he took deliberate steps to respect her marriage during filming.
“Before I touched her, I asked her if there was any way I could touch her that her husband wouldn’t like or that might cause problems at home,” the actor revealed, explaining how he discussed boundaries with Bambam ahead of scenes requiring physical contact.
Arukwe further debunked claims of any off-screen intimacy, clarifying that they had never met prior to working together. “That movie was the first time I had ever met her. But people started saying we slept together and were dating, which was completely false,” he added emphatically.
The actor’s response comes amid growing online buzz linking his role alongside Bambam to reports of tension in her marriage to fellow Big Brother Naija alum, Teddy A.