Tag: Toyin Abraham

Toyin Abraham, a well-known Nollywood actress and producer, commended the organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for the remarkable success of this year's event. The 10th edition of the AMVCA has stirred up some controversy, particularly due to the absence of Funke Akindele's acclaimed film, 'A Tribe Called Judah'. Despite being the first Nigerian movie to surpass N1 billion in cinema earnings last December, 'A Tribe Called Judah' failed to secure any of its five nominations. Contrary to Akindele's disappointment, Toyin Abraham, her rival, hailed this year's edition as the "best and most authentic" yet. Sharing her thoughts on Instagram, Abraham expressed, "Best and most authentic AMVCA ever. Kudos to @busola.tejumola for a job well done. We appreciate ...

An olive branch has been extended by Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham to her colleague, Funke Akindele. These two are prominent figures in the Nigerian box office scene. In a recent Instagram post, Abraham mentioned how they turned into "competitors and persona non grata" due to rumors. She recollected how their rivalry kicked off in the Yoruba movie industry and was carried over to the Nigerian-English cinema when they transitioned to Nollywood. However, Abraham pointed out that with age and wisdom, she has come to understand that competition can exist without being negative. Expressing her thoughts, Abraham wrote, “In the English industry, Aunty Funke and I continued a sort of rivalry. Our fans were pitted against each other. We are both competitive Virgo women who thr...

In an interview with skit maker Bae U Barbi, Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham confidently stated that she holds the title of the world's "best" actress, emphasizing that this acknowledgment was not self-proclaimed but given by her fans. She articulated how the "world best" title suits her due to her exceptional acting and beauty, asserting, "I didn’t call myself the world’s best actress, people called me world best because I am the world’s best. My confidence is top-notch, my beauty is top-notch, my brain is top-notch, my acting is top-notch. So, I am world best. I didn’t call myself, they [fans] called me and I claimed it." Additionally, Abraham expressed her observation that the entertainment industry tends to favor women over men, suggesting that female entertainers are ...