In a heartwarming turn of events that has captivated the Nigerian film industry, two of its biggest stars have finally made peace. Actresses Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi and Wumi Toriola have publicly reconciled, putting an end to a rumoured seven-year feud that had kept them apart and polarized their fan bases.
The Moment of Reconciliation
The long-awaited reconciliation occurred on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at a cinema in Ikeja, Lagos State. Both actresses were coincidentally present to promote their respective film projects. Toyin Abraham was there for her latest movie, Oversabi Aunty, while Wumi Toriola was promoting Behind the Scenes, a film produced by Funke Akindele in which she features.
A viral video that spread rapidly across social media captured the emotional moment. In the clip, Wumi Toriola is seen embracing Toyin Abraham and saying, "I miss you." She then playfully urged Toyin to swear if she did not feel the same. Toyin Abraham responded warmly, holding her former friend and replying, "I miss you too." The genuine display of affection signaled a definitive end to their period of conflict.
Roots of the Seven-Year Rift
The duo, who were once very close friends, began their fallout following a series of public disagreements online. The rift reportedly started in 2017 during the filming of Alakada Reloaded. Wumi Toriola had accused Toyin Abraham of slapping her in their hotel room and warned her never to raise a hand against her again.
The conflict escalated in 2018 when Wumi publicly criticised Toyin, accusing her of faking her engagement to filmmaker Kolawole Ajeyemi. The feud took another ugly turn in 2023 when Wumi Toriola had to forcefully deny malicious rumours alleging a secret romance with Toyin's husband. At the time, Wumi released a statement describing the story as "devilish, false, wicked, and evil," aimed at tarnishing her reputation.
A Trend of Mending Fences in Nollywood
This reconciliation follows a similar pattern of mended relationships within the industry. Just a few months prior, Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele also appeared to have settled their own reported silent rift. The resolution became public when Toyin commented on a fun video Funke posted online, with Funke responding affectionately.
In a past social media post, Toyin Abraham had openly reflected on her once-fierce rivalry with Funke Akindele, acknowledging a time when they competed to be number one in Nollywood, a competition that sometimes turned negative and involved their fans. She later celebrated Funke's monumental success when her film A Tribe Called Judah grossed over one billion naira at the box office.
The public reconciliation between Toyin Abraham and Wumi Toriola has been met with widespread relief and joy from fans across Nigeria. It closes a contentious chapter and opens the door for potential future collaborations between the two talented actresses, much to the delight of Nollywood enthusiasts who have longed to see their favourite stars united once more.
