Nigerians have taken to social media to criticize Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham for her role in the newly released movie ‘Gangs of Lagos’.
Despite the way she stormed into the premiere on Thursday night, many have called out the actress for portraying a character that goes against her political beliefs.
Directed and produced by Jade Osiberu, the movie tells the story of childhood friends navigating their way into the world amidst the challenges of growing up on the bustling streets of Isale Eko, Lagos.
Toyin gets dragged
In the movie, Abraham played the role of a gubernatorial candidate who urges electorates to vote out the ruling government, which had held the state hostage for years.
However, in real life, Abraham had endorsed the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, in the just-concluded general elections. This led to many Nigerians on social media calling her out for portraying a character that is the opposite of her political beliefs. Toyin is yet to respond to the criticism.
Despite the backlash, the movie has received positive reviews from many viewers, who praised the director for the thrilling storyline. The cast includes other top Nollywood stars, like Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi Wellington, Iyabo Ojo and many more.
Reactions: Toyin is a hypocrite promax
Many Nigerians were not happy with what she did so they insulted her and called her a hypocrite, here are a few:
@Likwidcandy:Toyin is a hypocrite promax
@kelvinnewintown: This one nor get integrity. Na where the next cheque go come from she dey run go
@Neduk001:She’s sounding this way in the movie because a sensible person wrote and gave her the script. In real life she no get sense
@PadreDi4Raga: Money na your mate? 😂 Dem don give an Agbado cash na…she shut up straight
@king_khalinx: If block head was a person
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How I Was Brought Back to Life – Toyin Abraham
The popular Nigerian actress Toyin Abraham disclosed that she was born a stillborn but was miraculously brought to life by a spiritual man.
According to Tribune Newspaper, when the parents of the actress found out she was a stillborn they threw her away only for her to be revived by a pastor.
The actress added that growing up she had a dreadlock and that many people had thought she would become a pastor.
