Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has once again found herself at the center of online attention following a video that captured her greeting colleague Uche Jombo at a recent event in Lagos. The clip, which quickly went viral, shows Toyin bending down slightly to show respect to Jombo as they exchanged pleasantries. This heartwarming moment between the two movie stars generated a wave of reactions on social media, prompting Toyin to respond.
Toyin Abraham Jokes About the Drama
In what appeared to be a lighthearted response to the comments trailing the video, Toyin took to social media to express her amusement. She wrote, "Wahala po lori app yi, kilode," which translates to "There is too much trouble on this app, why?" Her remark came barely a few weeks after she trended for kneeling to greet billionaire couple Razaq and Shade Okoya at a birthday celebration. At that event, Toyin was praised by many for upholding Yoruba cultural values, though some critics accused her of going overboard.
Mixed Reactions from Social Media Users
The video of Toyin greeting Uche Jombo sparked diverse opinions online. Some users commended the mutual respect displayed, while others questioned the significance of the gesture. One commenter, AyeshaLiq, noted, "This is what 'respect is reciprocal' means. You see how Bolaji greeted her too, that's it. Respect people and others will automatically respect you." Another user, manuelimports, expressed confusion, asking, "It is bending down you seeing has something to brag about? I am lost in this age and time? Please post something reasonable about her." Others defended Toyin, with NoShakingMood stating, "It's part of her, so let her just live her truth jare." Some called for less scrutiny of celebrities, as Romi7020 remarked, "Y’all should leave celebrities alone and go get alone anything for clout." Ewomazino99 added, "Uche na Godmother if you know you know," highlighting Jombo's status in the industry.
Previous Incident with the Okoya Family
This latest drama follows a similar incident where Toyin Abraham was filmed kneeling to greet billionaire Razaq Okoya and his wife Shade at a party. The video, which went viral, drew both praise and criticism. Supporters lauded her for respecting elders and cultural traditions, while detractors felt the gesture was excessive. Toyin has not publicly addressed the Okoya incident directly, but her recent joke about social media drama suggests she is taking the attention in stride.
Toyin Abraham's Husband Supports Iyabo Ojo
In related Nollywood news, Toyin's husband, actor Kolawole Ajeyemi, recently surprised fans by showing support for Iyabo Ojo's new cinema movie, "The Return of Arinzo." Ajeyemi shared a clip from the movie premiere on his Instagram page and encouraged his followers to watch it in theaters. His gesture received a warm response from Iyabo Ojo, who expressed her gratitude. This move highlights the camaraderie among Nollywood stars despite occasional online controversies.
