Mixed reactions have been trailing the appreciation post made by Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi as her recent film, Alakada Bad and Boujee, breaks records.
A few minutes ago, Toyin Abraham made a lengthy appreciation note on her verified Instagram page, thanking her fans for wholeheartedly supporting her new project.
Her film ABB raked over 50 million naira at the box office, beating her previous records. The announcement roused the hope of her supporters, who believed she could reach the one billion landmark with her release.
In the post, Abraham subtly shaded those who entice their fans with gifts at the cinema. Although she did not mention names, actresses Funke Akindele and Mercy Aigbe have been doing so since their films started screening.
“With an overwhelming outpouring of love, kindness, and compassion from fans all across the country, we were able to make this as our opening weekend figure.
Thank you for watching and supporting us.
Without expecting gift or inducement at the box office to buy our tickets, you’ve stood by us, and we are deeply grateful.
However, we’ve learned that #AlakadaBadAndBoujee isn’t showing in many cinemas.
Nigerians, thank you from the bottom of my heart! This support means the world to me. Please, let’s keep the momentum going—spread the word far and wide, Alakada Bad and Boujee! Is showing in all the cinemas.
I love you all endlessly.”
Toyin Abraham’s post did not sit well with netizens who slammed her for shading others when she does the same.
karfyre wrote, “Without expecting gift and inducement yet u did d same last year. Women and envy are 5 and 6. Everyone is staying on their lane abeg.”
otbcouture wrote, “So all the meet and greet is not inducement?
Dey play.”
princess_aishax wrote, “Which one is without expecting a gift again. I hope you can market your project without using some unnecessary words. You’re a good filmmaker. Pls you need to work on yourself. I say this respectfully. Massive sales”
abiwomonica wrote, “You always have a way of throwing shades, later you’ll start writing yeye epistle (oni epistle isonu).”
