Toyin Abraham, Nollywood actress and movie producer, has come under intense criticism on Twitter for promoting her new film despite the widespread protests against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
In the heat of the nationwide EndSARS protests on Friday, the filmmaker had taken to her Twitter page to announce that ‘Fate of Alakada’, her new movie, is showing in cinemas.
Fate of Alakada still showing in all cinemas nationwide 💪💪💪💪 pic.twitter.com/wRhipaRiqo
— TOYIN ABRAHAM (@toyin_abraham1) October 9, 2020
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The tweet, however, did not go down well with some Nigerians on the microblogging platforms as several backlashes were thrown at the actress for advertising her movie at a time when citizens are protesting against police extortion and brutality.
Some users described Abraham as being “insensitive” and “inconsiderate” about the welfare of those she is marketing the movie to.
The 34-year-old actress also came hard on her critics.
Thanks for having sense dear but I have posted and lend my voice🙏🙏🙏I am in a village filming someone’s job.Thanks for this and I will talk more about it https://t.co/onyfcwfrzG
— TOYIN ABRAHAM (@toyin_abraham1) October 9, 2020
Like your mother https://t.co/wfsMZ06Ug9
— TOYIN ABRAHAM (@toyin_abraham1) October 9, 2020
Yinmu https://t.co/j2xBgdDl8I
Advertisement— TOYIN ABRAHAM (@toyin_abraham1) October 9, 2020
You better pick your hand,do u expect me to be perfect #EndSARS #EndSARS https://t.co/dbU65Aa5F3
— TOYIN ABRAHAM (@toyin_abraham1) October 9, 2020
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I hardly drink #EndSARS #EndSARS https://t.co/qzo7JksdQd
— TOYIN ABRAHAM (@toyin_abraham1) October 9, 2020
Because https://t.co/nZLjbe5pvp
— TOYIN ABRAHAM (@toyin_abraham1) October 9, 2020
Shortly after, the actress tendered an apology, explaining that she has being actively involved in the #EndSARS campaign.
“I apologize to everyone who may have viewed my post, promoting my new film, Fate of Alakada, as insensitive and inconsiderate. Truly, the campaign against police brutality is a crucial one, requiring all hands, including mine, on deck,” the tweet read.
“Kindly forgive me but it is important I mention that long before today I have been active in the #EndSARS campaign. I have never failed to lend my voice to the fight for a better life for our youths in particular, and Nigerians in general.
“It is easy to blame this error on my social media handler but I gladly bear the brunt for it. I allowed the excitement of promoting my movie to override my responsibility to you, but now I stand corrected and stand with you to speak out against this menace”.
I apologize to everyone who may have viewed my post, promoting my new film, Fate of Alakada, as insensitive and inconsiderate. Truly, the campaign against police brutality is a crucial one, requiring all hands, including mine, on deck. pic.twitter.com/XlhcVDqHKa
— TOYIN ABRAHAM (@toyin_abraham1) October 9, 2020
Her apology, however, did little to calm frayed nerves as users vented their chagrin at the movie star.
Toyin Abraham and her nuclear family will go to the cinema and see that movie alone.
— Kelvin Odanz (@MrOdanz) October 9, 2020
Toyin Abraham is tweeting shittt and piss!!! Alakada 1 and 2 was a deaddd movie when it came out. So will all her movies be. To me.
— AUNTY ADA (@Auntyadaa) October 9, 2020
I never knew Toyin Abraham in real life is the same Toyin Abraham in her Alakada movie. Both Daft and Silly!
— Tife🌚 (@tifefabunmi) October 9, 2020
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EbiyeYou people have chosen to be insensitive instead of being silent, nobody forced you to join us. But you trying to belittle our efforts from the comfort of your homes will not be accepted.
you all can go suck your grandpas
— Pastor Ola ✨ (@Biisi96) October 9, 2020
“I don’t get why I can’t promote my film cos of #endsars” – Toyin Abraham
Can someone tell Toyin Abraham that dead people can’t watch movies?
— DANNY WALTER👑 #ShoePlug (@DannyWalta) October 9, 2020
Na Toyin Abraham and her family members go watch that alakada since she has chosen the wrong time to be stupid and insensitive
— Smallieee ✨ (@PreciousCheee) October 9, 2020
Please it is imperative that no one seems Toyin Abraham's movie. Since she has decided to belittle the issues we're facing at the hands of these security operatives.
CANCEL CULTURE IS A THING NIGERIANS, IMPLEMENT IT!
— Abdulrazak Alhassan (@BagOfNuts_) October 9, 2020
So Toyin Abraham really said “so I should not promote my movie because of SARS”
lol a damn shame,she will watch all her alakada herself!
— FOWOBI #EndFSARS ✨ (@Nigeriasceleb) October 9, 2020
Well Toyin Abraham would have to watch her movie by herself
— Sisi lawyer (@ScottOluwaseyi) October 9, 2020
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