Actress Toyin Abraham has clarified a statement she made in an appreciation post about her new movie Alakada: Bad and Boujee, dismissing claims that it was targeted at her colleagues, particularly Funke Akindele and Mercy Aigbe.
On Monday, Toyin made a post on her Instagram page appreciating her fans for their support, revealing that her newly released movie is the second highest grossing 2024 Nollywood film.
In her caption, she expressed gratitude to fans who watched the movie without expecting incentives.
The statement, however, sparked speculation that it was a subtle jab at colleagues known for offering gifts during meet-and-greet events at cinemas.
Addressing the controversy, she shared a video on Instagram of herself interacting with fans at the cinema.
The award-winning actress explained that her comments were misinterpreted.
She noted that reports from her team about some fans refusing to watch her film without receiving gifts had prompted her post.
“I have seen many messages suggesting that my post about the three-day box office performance of Alakada: Bad and Boujee was intended as shade. Please, that is not true,” she wrote.
Toyin revealed that the movie earned N58 million in just three days, attributing the success to fans who supported her work without demanding incentives.
She emphasised that the post was meant to celebrate such fans and not to criticise her colleagues.
“The movie itself is a gift of love and hard work, packed with quality entertainment. Reaching this milestone is a testament to the love and support of those I couldn’t give anything to. Thank you for seeing my movie,” she added.
The mother of one urged her fans to avoid drawing negative conclusions, stressing her appreciation for their continued support.
