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.
Pls leave me out of this and let her enjoy her moment and time, won sepe fun yin ni, Abi kilode gan. https://t.co/K7rJu1yCB0
— TOYIN ABRAHAM AJEYEMI (@toyin_abraham1) May 4, 2026