Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham, has come under fire after a man criticized her for promoting her latest movies in Yoruba instead of her own indigenous language.
Toyin Abraham, who hails from Edo State but was born and raised in Ibadan, Oyo State, took to her X handle to inform her fans and the online community about her latest movie, Malaika, and her upcoming film, Iyalode. She made the announcement in Yoruba in celebration of Yoruba Day, sparking discussions across the microblogging platform.
She wrote, “IYALODE nbo ninu osu kefa, oojo kefa odun ti awa ninu e yi. Mo ni kin tun ranyin leti ni o Aese Modupe Malaika si wa Lori circuits.tv lowo lowo bayi, ejo eba mi wo, mi o nise mi o yato si ere ori itage.” Translating into English, She wrote, “IYALODE is coming in the sixth month, on the sixth day of this year. I just wanted to remind you all. Also, thank you so much! Malaika is currently available on Circuits.tv. Please check it out for me. Acting is my only job; I do nothing else besides stage performance
In no time, the man, identified Oriretan Honour stated that it was unwise for Toyin Abraham to identify with the Yoruba culture instead of her Edo heritage.
He further criticized her for solely promoting Yoruba culture while neglecting Edo, despite both her parents being from Edo State. According to him, marrying a Yoruba man was not enough reason to abandon her roots.
He then gave her a 48-hour ultimatum to leave “Yorubawood” and start promoting “EdoWood,” urging her to be wise.
He wrote, “Toyin, it’s unwise claiming Yoruba that u’re originally not instead of Edo. More unwise only promoting Yoruba culture leaving Edo’s.Ur mum &dad are Edos but sad nobody knows this abt u.Marrying Yoruba isnt enough reason.U’ve 48hrs to dump Yorubawood &start promoting EdoWood.Bé wise.”
Toyin Abraham responsed to him in Yoruba language as she remarked that Oriretan Honour is so unfortunate but added that his prayer was for God to grant them peace.
She wrote, “Ori e ti buru bi eegun ti nle weere, amo Adura mi ni wipe ki Eledumare fun e alaafia.” Translating into English, “Your head is as bad as a masquerade chasing a mad person, but my prayer is that God grants you peace.”
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