Toyin Abraham, a Nigerian actress, went on social media on Sunday to praise her colleagues, Funke Akindele and Mercy Aigbe, and called for more positivity in the Nollywood film industry.
She said that it's time to celebrate each other instead of competing, and that they need to create an environment where more people can succeed.
She admitted to a period of rivalry with Akindele, leading to division among their fans, but stressed the importance of maturity and positive competition.
In her messageAbraham shared her experiences in the early days of filmmaking, describing a competitive atmosphere fueled by gossip and negativity.
She explained that there was fierce competition in the Yoruba industry, which led to division, enmity, and professional gossips.
She mentioned the competitive atmosphere in the Yoruba film industry and how she and Akindele became competitors due to gossips and intense competition.
She praised Akindele's recent box office success and credited her for inspiring her to set higher goals, emphasizing the need to support each other despite the competition.
She realized that they can compete without being negative and celebrated Akindele for her achievements, expressing her admiration and appreciation for motivating other women to work harder.
She mentioned setting box office records and being challenged by Akindele to set higher goals, expressing her happiness about the competition.
She pledged to post a tribute to Akindele in December, highlighting the importance of supporting each other in the competitive box office landscape.
She expressed her desire to support Akindele and compete positively at the box office, pledging to post a tribute to her in December and wishing her all the best.
She celebrated Mercy Aigbe and her contribution to the portrayal of strong women in Nollywood. wroteShe thanked Aigbe for writing a better story for women and pledged to post about her in December to show her support.
Mercy Aigbe commented on Abraham's Instagram posts, thanking her for making sisterhood a positive experience and expressing her support.
Meanwhile, Akindele stated, “Toyin baby ❤️❤️ all the best dear.”
