A scene from a Nigerian epic movie has stirred diverse reactions online after an actress portraying a queen appeared wearing a sculpted headpiece that boldly spelled out the word “QUEEN” instead of the traditional royal crown typically associated with such roles.
The video, shared by TikTok user @__callmetony, showcased the scene where the actress stepped into her role donning the unusual headgear. Rather than a bejeweled or regal crown, the actress wore a creative hairstyle constructed with black wool or thread shaped into the word “QUEEN,” possibly using wire to maintain the structure and balance.
This bold interpretation of royal styling caught the attention of viewers, some of whom were amused, while others expressed disappointment, claiming the costume choice diminished the authenticity of the scene. @__callmetony humorously urged Nigerian filmmakers to consider traditional crowns for such roles instead of taking what he called a “creative detour” that affected the movie’s credibility.
The video quickly went viral and drew mixed reactions across social platforms. Some netizens felt that the unique styling should be appreciated as a form of Afrocentric creativity, while others felt it paled in comparison to what is often praised in international productions.
Interestingly, a number of users compared the look to Queen Charlotte from the globally recognized series “Bridgerton,” with many implying that Nigerians tend to overly praise foreign media while criticizing similar local attempts at innovation.
Others viewed the choice as practical and even helpful, joking that the obvious “QUEEN” lettering was probably created for viewers who often ask, “Who’s that supposed to be?” when watching movies.
Below are some comments,
@ENYO SAMUEL: You guys no go appreciate this one but will glaze Queen Charlotte’s own 🤦🏽🤦🏽
@KITAH FASHION HOUSE🪡: Nigerian version of Queen Charlotte 🤣
@Itz_J3mzy😎: This is for the people who always ask “who’s this, who’s that” when watching movies 😂😂
@𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹_ 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗼{:🥂🫧: Person go still enter say where is the queen 😂😂😂
@Carson✨: But if it’s Bridgerton Una go like am o😂
@PROMISE🌝❤️: Crown dor finish for market 😂
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