Nollywood actress and box office queen Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi was overwhelmed with emotion when a group of corps members in Oyo State visited her movie set to show their support.
In videos circulating online, Toyin was seen riding a horse to meet the enthusiastic corps members. According to reports, they came to express solidarity with the actress following recent social media backlash she has faced.
Earlier this week, Toyin was criticized for having one of her online trolls arrested and detained. The troll had accused her of unlawfully detaining his mother, a claim Toyin denied, stating that the mother chose to stay at the police station due to her son’s arrest.
Following this incident, many Nigerians called for her movies to be removed from the streaming platform Netflix, urging a boycott against her work.
In response to the controversy, several of Toyin’s colleagues showed their support. Veteran actor Saidi Balogun criticized those trolling her, noting that using the police for minor disputes is common but becomes a bullying issue when a celebrity is involved. He described the backlash as emotional blackmail.
Actress Biola Bayo shared that she had tried to contact Toyin multiple times without success and prayed for God’s strength to support Toyin through this challenging period.
Actor Alesh Sanni commented on the bitterness and frustration of some Nigerians, highlighting how they bullied Toyin to the extent of cursing her child. He condemned their actions and defended Toyin’s decision to have her troll arrested.
Afeez Owo reshared a post from Yinka Quadri, urging all actors to unite against bullying and emphasizing that emotional blackmail is no joke.
Allwell Ademola pointed out the double standards on social media, questioning why it’s acceptable to bully celebrities but when they react, they are labeled as petty and bullies.
Toyin’s encounter with the supportive corps members in Oyo State was a heartening moment amid the ongoing controversy, showcasing the solidarity and appreciation she still enjoys from her fans.
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