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  • Toyin Abraham Reacts as Critic Compares Her Movie Views with Uche Montana’s ‘Monica 2’

    Nollywood actress and producer Toyin Abraham has responded after a movie critic compared her latest film performance with Uche Montana’s Monica 2, which recently recorded millions of views on YouTube.

    The comparison sparked debate online over the rapid growth of digital film distribution in Nollywood.

    ‘Monica 2’ hits millions in hours

    Uche Montana’s Monica 2 reportedly crossed over 5 million views within 24 hours of release.

    The movie, which premiered on May 2, 2026, had already gathered over 4.4 million views within its first 15 hours, surpassing the performance of its first installment.

    The numbers drew attention across social media, with many questioning how the milestone was achieved.

    Critic compares with Abraham’s film

    A movie reviewer compared Montana’s figures with Toyin Abraham’s Alakade GenZ, noting differences in viewership timelines.

    The critic pointed out that while Monica 2 hit over 5 million views in a day, Alakade GenZ recorded about 3 million views within a week.

    The comparison raised questions about the authenticity of the view counts.

    Toyin Abraham responds

    Reacting to the discussion, Abraham distanced herself from the controversy.

    “Pls, leave me out of this and let her enjoy her moment and time,” she wrote.

    Her response suggested she preferred not to be drawn into debates surrounding another filmmaker’s success.

    Debate continues online

    The development has sparked wider conversations about YouTube metrics, audience engagement, and transparency in Nollywood’s digital space.

    While some users questioned the figures, others defended Montana, arguing that viral growth is possible with strong audience interest.

  • Toyin Abraham Replies Abike Shuga Over ‘Ijakumo’ Fallout, Payment Claims

    Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has responded to allegations by social media influencer Abike Shuga over their past collaboration, addressing claims about payment and removed scenes in her film Ijakumo.

    What Abike alleged

    Abike Shuga, who rose to prominence after appearing in Malaika, had earlier shared a video recounting her experience working with Toyin Abraham.

    She claimed she was paid ₦50,000 for a role in Ijakumo, only to later discover that her scenes were not included in the final version of the movie.

    According to her, she attended the premiere expecting to see her performance, but was surprised when her scenes were missing.

    She also alleged that she turned down an opportunity with Funke Akindele at the time, believing Toyin Abraham’s project would offer better exposure.

    Toyin Abraham responds

    Reacting, Toyin Abraham dismissed the claims, stating that Abike was paid ₦500,000 for her role in Malaika and ₦50,000 for two scenes in Ijakumo.

    She explained that the decision to remove the scenes was taken by the film’s director, not her.

    “I have made up my mind never to say anything cos I see her as daughter… she was paid 500k for Malaika for an upcoming, nobody will pay such,” she said.

    Defence and industry stance

    The actress maintained that she has supported upcoming talents in the industry, insisting that she is among those willing to pay generously for emerging actors.

    She also referenced past support she had given Abike, including assisting her with equipment.

    The development has sparked reactions online, with fans debating fairness, compensation, and opportunities within Nollywood.

  • Toyin Abraham Unfollows Funke Akindele after Public Snub at Iyabo Ojo Premiere

    What was meant to be a milestone night for veteran actress Iyabo Ojo has been largely overshadowed by a viral moment between two of Nollywood‘s biggest names, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, after a widely circulated video showed Akindele appearing to deliberately ignore Abraham’s greeting at Sunday night’s premiere.

    The incident occurred at the premiere of Iyabo Ojo’s film, The Return of Arinzo, held at the Balmoral Event Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    What happened

    Funke Akindele was seated at the same table as Iyabo Ojo and Mercy Aigbe when Toyin Abraham came over to greet them. While Ojo and Aigbe both acknowledged Abraham’s greeting, Akindele looked away and said nothing, completely ignoring her colleague. Abraham was visibly left in an awkward position and walked away from the table.

    A separate angle of the same incident shows Abraham, dressed in a purple gown, arriving at the table after the screening was about to begin, greeting those present. Akindele maintained a stern expression and did not respond.

    Toyin Abraham reacts

    Abraham did not let the moment pass quietly. She unfollowed Akindele on Instagram shortly after the event and made her feelings known publicly. “I have unfollowed her. God forbid a bad thing. If I ever greet her again, that means I am a bastard,” she wrote.

    Akindele subsequently unfollowed Abraham, and both actresses are no longer following each other on the platform. Neither has issued a formal statement explaining the root of the current tension.

    The controversy has inadvertently dominated conversations that should have centred on Iyabo Ojo’s directorial debut. The Return of Arinzo, scheduled for a cinema release on April 3, attracted a star-studded audience, including Rita Dominic, Mo Abudu, Femi Adebayo, Odunlade Adekola, Florence Ita-Giwa, AY Comedian, and Shaffy Bello. Many observers have noted that the viral snub clip has eclipsed the film’s launch entirely.

    The tension between the two actresses has deep roots, though its exact origins have never been publicly confirmed by either party.

    The most recent flashpoint came in early February 2026, when filmmaker Kunle Afolayan publicly criticised the use of dance skits and social media challenges as a film promotion strategy, a method closely associated with Akindele. Toyin Abraham was seen as having sided with Afolayan’s position, a stance widely interpreted as a slight against Akindele. Iyabo Ojo, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, and Mo Abudu all weighed in on the debate at the time