On-Set Drama: Peggy Ovire And Taye Arimoro Exchange Blows During Film Shoot

In an Instagram live video, Arimoro claimed the clash began when he tried to leave the set after his contracted hours had ended but was allegedly prevented from doing so by Ovire and her team. He alleged that his car was blocked and that he was physically assaulted, sustaining injuries to his lips and gums.

Ovire, however, denied his version of events, asserting that Arimoro became aggressive and attacked two crew members who had requested that he complete a few remaining scenes. Speaking on Instagram, she said, “Taye, you assaulted two crew members simply because they had no social media presence or someone to advocate for them. They were only asking you to finish two short scenes so the shoot could wrap up. Moments later, you went live but left out the part where the violence started.”

She further alleged that Taye’s aggression continued when she approached him to discuss the shoot and that he later punched the production manager multiple times. “When I tried to speak to you, you reacted sharply, so I gave you space. Later, the Production Manager approached you to appeal for more time, and you struck him three times, leaving him on the floor before the driver intervened,” she added.

Peggy also claimed that the situation escalated when Taye’s driver got involved, resulting in her driver bleeding from the ear. She denied blocking Taye’s car or instructing her driver to do so, insisting that he drove off while she was still beside the vehicle.