Tag: TOYIN ABRAHAM

  • Actor Martini denies alleged love affairs with Toyin Abraham

    Actor Martini denies alleged love affairs with Toyin Abraham

    Nollywood actor and movie producer, Martini Animashaun, has denied allegations of having a romantic affairs with his colleague, Toyin Abraham.

    Recall that Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi, in a post via Instagram, alleged that Martini, a manager to Toyin in 2016, was having a romantic relationship with the actress.

    However, in a statement via Instagram on Friday, Martini slammed Yomi, saying he was never involved in an alleged affair with Toyin Abraham.

    He noted that his colleague, Yomi, was being petty and seeking attention with a false narrative about him.

    He wrote: “Attn: @realyomifabiyi Yomi Fabiyi, aka, Ikebe Super Clarification Regarding Recent Rumours Peddled By Yomi Fabiyi

    “Recently, I was reliably informed by a relative known to my colleague, Yomi Fabiyi and I about my involvement in an alleged affair with actress Toyin Abraham and ‘our’ participation in running a blog (Gistlover). I want to address these rumors.

    “While I am aware of Mr. Fabiyi being an attention whore and a petty human devoid of reasoning as to how his behavior can affect another human, I have decided to clarify things.

    “I maintain a professional relationship with Toyin Abraham. I managed Toyin’s career in 2016. Nothing besides a working relationship exists between me and Toyin; Yomi, your tales are baseless and lack any factual foundation.

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    “There is also no truth to the rumor that Toyin and I own and run Gistlover. I understand that misinformation can spread quickly, but I assure you that these rumors are unfounded.

    “I urge the media to exercise caution and adhere to journalistic integrity by verifying facts before publishing “sensational stories.” It’s important to note that spreading false information damages the reputations of the individuals involved and perpetuates a culture of misinformation.

    “To set the record straight, I am a Nollywood actor and producer and run Tinimash Films Productions. I value transparency and open communication, and addressing any misconceptions is important.

    “Thank you for your understanding and support.”

  • Toyin Abraham reveals emotional toll of being asked about pregnancy

    Toyin Abraham reveals emotional toll of being asked about pregnancy

    Seasoned Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi has expressed her frustration and annoyance towards individuals who persistently inquire about her plans to have a second child.

    During an interview with TVC’s “Your View,” the box office actress said that people often seem to overlook her struggles and instead assume that she is pregnant again for her husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi.

    She claimed it has been traumatising for her to answer queries about when she would give her kid a sibling.

    She disclosed that her physician was waiting for her at the premiere just in case she might need swift medical attention.

    She advised internet users to cease poking around and asking individuals personal questions like when they were going to get married, become pregnant, or have a kid.

    Read Also: Why I featured Emeka Ike in ‘Malaika’ movie after 13 years break – Toyin Abraham

    Toyin further noted how people assumed she was pregnant weeks ago without caring if she was on fertility drugs or journey.

    She said: “More than traumatic. People ask me when I am giving birth. I have a son and God gave me a daughter (from her husband’s previous relationship). I have a son and a daughter yet people ask me when I will give birth to another. Telling me that Ire, my son is already old enough for a sibling. I would smile and tell them very soon and they would tell me don’t say very soon. They don’t even know what I am battling with. Even on my premiere day, my doctor was there, he had to be on standby for me.

    “Don’t ask questions, a few weeks ago people thought I was pregnant because I had a tummy, you don’t even know what was wrong with me. You don’t even know if I am on fertility drugs or a fertility journey, so stop telling people when are you going to be a mother.”

  • Why I featured Emeka Ike in ‘Malaika’ movie after 13 years break – Toyin Abraham

    Why I featured Emeka Ike in ‘Malaika’ movie after 13 years break – Toyin Abraham

    Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, has revealed why she brought back her senior colleague and seasoned actor, Emeka Ike on the set after 13 years off-screen.

    Toyin disclosed this in an interview on Your View show aired on TVC on Thursday, December 21.

    The mother of one said she decided to bring the veteran actor back on screen because he deserves another chance after a marriage controversy that affected his career.

    Emeka Ike’s ex-wife, Emma accused him of assault and denied him access to his kids.

    The 56-year-old actor, who plays Toyin’s husband in the film, claimed that his marital drama led him into depression, which drove him to hide from the spotlight because he was ashamed.

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    Explaining her reason for bringing him back, Toyin said: “I’ve been talking to Uncle Emeka since last year, I know he has been off for a long time, everything we heard; then obviously I was not as big as this so I sent him a message. My manager Otunba Seun got his number for me and I said come back and he said ‘what if’…everything that happened,’ I said don’t worry even if you did it you have suffered enough, 13 years, it’s okay, it’s fine.

    “I am not saying you did, I wasn’t there but even if you did it’s okay, 13 years. I don’t mind taking risks, it doesn’t matter because I see you in this role because I feel everybody deserves a second chance. It’s okay.”

  • Your direction is more important than your speed – Toyin Abraham

    Your direction is more important than your speed – Toyin Abraham

    Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, has stated that speed doesn’t equate direction. 

    Her statement is coming hours after her colleague, Funke Akindele, launched her production house called, FAAN. 

    She shared a lovely photo of herself rocking a beautiful gown and a caption about the premiere of her latest project in the cinema.

    Read Also: How I was beaten on set, by actress Toyin Abraham

    On Instagram, the role interpreter told her fans that her new movie, Malika will hit the cinemas in December.

    She said: “Your direction is more important than your speed. #Malaikathemovie in cinemas Nationwide from 22nd of December.”

  • How I was beaten on set, by actress Toyin Abraham

    How I was beaten on set, by actress Toyin Abraham

    Actress Toyin Abraham has narrated her experience as an upstart in the film industry.

    She recounted how she got beaten on a movie set before finally hitting stardom.

    The mother of one made this known during a recent Interview with BBC Pidgin.

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    “I never see road wey smooh, I don travel, I don go London, I don go Canada, I don go America, I dey look for road wey smooth, e no dey. You go see one something, so anything no smooth, challenge go come. But all those big ones, dem don beat me for location well well, because I don become star? Different things don happen pass but those ones na past, so challenge must dey,” she said.

    The Edo-born actress became more popular with her self produced movie Alakada which she said is her favourite film till date.

  • How drugs affected my previous marriage – Toyin Abraham

    How drugs affected my previous marriage – Toyin Abraham

    Actress Toyin Abraham has recounted the ordeal that led to her marriage crash with actor Adeniyi Johnson and how she got exposed to drugs.

    Recounting her ordeal during her latest interview with BBC News Yoruba, Toyin said her female friend who introduced her to drugs made her believe that they would make her problems disappear and lessen the pain of her sadness.

    “I have done some certain things that are not really my fault because I came from a Christian home.

    “When the problems started, some of my friends introduced me to drugs in such a way that I kept asking myself what led me to this.

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    “I didn’t plan for a broken marriage. But when it happened, I was emotionally carried away.

    “Those things were empowering my negative energy. Sometimes even when I do some positive things it would just end being negative. So I had to stop.

    “Then I sought help. And I also changed some friends and people around me. I tried to be positive and I had to deal with depression and drugs,” she said.

  • Emotional Toyin Abraham meets primary school mate on movie set

    Emotional Toyin Abraham meets primary school mate on movie set

    Popular actress Toyin Abraham-Ajeyemi, was overwhelmed with emotion when she came across a primary school mate on set.

    The film star was moved to tears after a childhood colleague recognised her, many years after their elementary education.

    Mummy Ire found the unexpected reunion a riveting experience and she couldn’t stop musing as to how the woman could still identify her decades since they left primary school.

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    In awe of the woman’s vivid memory to recognise her to be the same person in her primary school over 30 years later, Toyin warmed up immediately to the lady.

    In an aside Toyin expressed profound surprise to a colleague who sat beside her, then looked to the opposite side where he former school mate sat with ‘endless’ questions.

    At some point, she became quite emotional, struggling to hold back the tears which have built up already.

  • Actress Toyin Abraham celebrates 43rd birthday

    Actress Toyin Abraham celebrates 43rd birthday

    Actress Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi has stormed the internet with endearing photos as she celebrates her 43rd birthday today. 

    The mother of one looked all shades of angelic in her white outfit as she announced that she is 60 minus 20 years old.

    “I am 63 minus 20 years old today”.

    Celebrating his wife, Kolawole Ajeyemi, a actor and filmmaker, reassured her of his constant love. 

    Read Also: Sometimes you use a fool’s foolishness to sell your market – Toyin Abraham

    He declared his love for his Queen, whom he referred to as his Iyawo on Instagram.

    The father of two said a prayer for his wife, asking for her burden to be lifted.

    “Happy birthday Iyawo Mi. I pray that as you celebrate today may every burden in your life be removed IJN (Amen). Love you, babe,” he wrote. 

  • How things fell apart between Toyin Abraham, Lizzy Anjorin

    By Alao Abiodun

    In the last few days, Nollywood actresses Toyin Abraham and Lizzy Anjorin have given Nigerians a taste of real life drama, ALAO Abiodun writes

    The squabble between controversial Nollywood actresses Toyin Abraham and Lizzy Anjorin appears not to be ending soon.

    The hot exchange in the past couple of days came to full glare with the actresses going back and forth with various allegations. And this appears to be a tough time for their fans and perhaps a sort of entertainment to neutral observers.

    The Genesis

    Lizzy Anjorin allegedly accused Toyin Abraham of running the blog “Gistlover.com” alongside multiple Instagram accounts to troll her and other colleagues in the movie industry. Anjorin claimed that Abraham leaked damaging reports about her to blogs.

    The fight however came to a full glare with a post by a popular actress alleging that when Toyin Abraham put to bed, she didn’t send her a congratulatory message.

    This action sparked a debate on her page while her fans hurled insults on Anjorin; others said Abraham kept mute as this was going on. However, the issue was later watered down when Toyin went on to apologise that she saw her message.

    After this scenario, Nigerians woke up to see that the social media have been in a frenzy ever since Anjorin claimed the actress was living a fake life and didn’t even have a car nor a house of her own as she claimed.

    She also alleged that contrary to the rumour that she gave birth to her child abroad, that it was actually at a local “agbo” seller’s house and had to borrow costumes for her photo shoot, all in pretence to show she’s wealthy and had arrived.

    Interestingly, the nursing mother, with the help of her publicist, Big Sam of Broadway TV, released a video showing her after she welcomed her son in a hospital in Lekki, Lagos.

    On why she had her baby in Nigeria at the Vedic Lifecare Hospital in Lekki, Toyin Abraham said: “I got to know this place when I came to visit Princess Shyngle when she had issues; and I loved how nice everyone, the doctors and nurses, was.

    “Since I had just moved into Lekki with my husband then, I decided to make this my family hospital. It has been a great experience, trust me. I am so happy and that is why I decided to have my baby in Nigeria because I trust the people here. I actually travelled out but I came back to Nigeria because I wanted him here at Vedic Hospital, with trusted hands.”

    Taking the legal route

    Meanwhile, Abraham has sent a legal warning of ‘cease and desist’ notice letter to Anjorin, through her lawyers, requesting her to forward a letter of apology via their office, and on her Instagram page.

    Abraham’s lawyer said she issued the last warning to Anjorin and if she failed to reply within 24 hours, they would be forced to file a N500 million damages legal action against her.

    However, Abraham also called Anjorin a ‘pig’ in the caption of the post.

    “Silence is not golden,” she posted.

    “Rather than wrestle with a pig, it might be ideal to let the pig know that it belongs to the pen. I’m no longer speaking on this, my management team and attorneys are taking this up. Cc @bbbmedia @officialsamolatunj1.”

    In her own counter-reaction, Anjorin, in a statement, revealed that she has written a petition to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, to investigate both of them, as she has been accused by Toyin of dealing in drugs.

    Meanwhile, Anjorin is of the opinion that Toyin has always been a cocaine user from the post she made on Instagram.

    Reactions

    Some of the veterans in the movie industry have come together to intervene in the ongoing messy fight between the two actresses.

    Yoruba actors Bolaji Amusan (Mr Latin), who is the president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), and Yinka Quadri, disappointment over the Instagram spat said they would not accept “any act of indiscipline” from the feuding actresses.

    Meanwhile, Abraham’s husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi, has subtly hinted that his partner, Toyin, and colleague, Lizzy Anjorin, should stop “misbehaving” on social media.

    “We ought to have used the social media for more useful and impactful things and not this misbehaviour,” wrote Ajeyemi.

    “We are called celebrities because many people look up to us and want to be like us. Why are we misleading these people; we are meant to be good teachers and not a bad influence on society. Please, and please, let’s have a changed mindset to do good, if not for anything for the fact that people are looking up to us in so many ways of life. God bless you all.”

    Sadly, social media feud is not new to the movie industry scene. It has become very common among Yoruba actresses. This year alone, we have had a series of dramatic fights from Mercy Aigbe to Iyabo Ojo and the latest one from Lizzy and Toyin, and a host of other Yoruba actresses.

  • Bitter-rival celebs

    What would our social media look like without the stiff fights that often distract us? Boring! 2019 is not over yet but it has had its own fair share of drama and fights. Most of these fights played out on social media. Our package this week is on the top celeb beefs and tiffs this year.

    Lizzy Anjorin vs Toyin Abraham

    It’s time to get the popcorn ready because the feud between Nollywood actresses Lizzy Anjorin and Toyin Abraham is still a running tiff. As things stand, this very emotive fight might enter a new phase soon. The court drama that it gave birth to is yet to be resolved.

    Anjorin has feuded with more celebrities than we can count – simply because she can’t hide her feelings, and it seems as though we can now add Toyin Abraham to her shortlist! Their social media feud began after Abraham put to bed, and some fans accused Lizzy of not sending her a congratulatory message. This sparked a debate on Toyin’s page during which some of her fans reportedly rained insults on Anjorin. There was a lull and then everyone thought the dust had settled. But it was the calm before the storm. Shortly after, Anjorin launched a blistering attack on Toyin and the social media went crazy as the fans of both actresses rallied to their defence.

    Anjorin alleged that Abraham always incited her fans against fellow colleagues and celebrities in the entertainment industry. It has been hell ever since.

    Tonto Dikeh vs ex-hubby

    This rather public feud probably should not come as a surprise. That is because Churchill Olakunle is the ex-husband of hard-hitting, non-nonsense actress, Tonto Dikeh. For most couples, separation or divorce is like a declaration of war. This assertion also holds true for this celeb couple. Most of their fights played out on social media. Dikeh accused her ex of being irresponsible, incapable of meetings the needs of his family, domestic violence and some other sundry issues.  After their bitter separation war on social media last year, sometime in the early part of the year, Tonto Dikeh, again came out to drag her ex-husband, Olakunle, on social media and this time around, she revealed more than what a lot of people were expecting to hear. During her interview with media personality, which has to do with an issue of the bedroom. Olakunle, who was mute all through the period Tonto Dikeh was ranting and rainy insults on him, opened up, saying it was all a lie. He described himself as  ‘a tireless machine’ with a woman when one of his followers had commented on one of his posts, saying “40 sec makes one.”

    He wrote: “Of course not, don’t be deceived; you cannot undermine an ex-military boy… I am a tireless machine during marathon…”

    However, we hope that the two will settle and eventually become friends again for the sake of their son.

    Lizzy Anjorin vs Ronke Oshodi Oke

    Although you would think that Lizzy and Ronke would get on well; thanks to their shared interests-Nollywood Yoruba, it seems as though the complete opposite is the case. Last year, actress Liz Anjorin took to the social media to slam actress Ronke Oshodi-Oke for allegedly poking fun at her at a party they both attended. Before then, Ronke had taken to the social media to caution her colleagues for excessively display in their worldly possessions on social media. Though she didn’t mention names, Liz Anjorin felt the video was directed at her and she replied, describing Ronke as in some unprintable terms. Although things cooled off after a while, a new twist was introduced to the conflict soon enough when Ronke, while handling the mic, alluded to the tantrums heaped on her by an actress. The disclosure made Lizzy uncomfortable as she felt harassed. Ronke, on the other hand, put out a long video saying she and Liz were not mates and she will continue to ask for money at events because she’s doing her job as an MC. Liz didn’t allow that to go unchallenged. She replied Ronke: I’ll rubbish you anytime you do that. We hope the two actresses will sheathe the sword soon.

    Iyabo Ojo vs Kemi Olunloyo

    Iyabo Ojo has been able to work her way up over the years to become a huge name in the world of show biz and it seems as though she’s also learned a lot over that time. This has given her the opportunity to have a large fans base and to speak on personal matters and sundry issues on social media; apparently some people aren’t too happy with her posts.

    The controversial journalist and the Nollywood actress were engaged in a nasty war of words on social media with each party dragging the other with equal venom. Not until recently was a truce brokered by Toyin Lawani and Toyin Abraham. Kemi Olunloyo even claimed that Iyabo Ojo wasn’t married to her husband and claimed that she had evidence to land the actress in jail. The beef has, however, been settled.

    Davido vs Kemi Olunloyo

    Superstar musician Davido aka OBO and controversial Kemi Olunloyo have been engaged in a continuous social media feud for years. This feud seems not to have an end. The latest episode in the long-running fight between the two manifested when Olunloyo congratulated Davido and girlfriend Chioma who have plans to marry next year. Olunloyo remarked: “Congrats Chioma on the birth of your baby boy. I will come visit you this weekend,” she tweeted. The hip pop star reacted through a message on social media, saying: ”This one wan near my pikin, 400 dey wait you.”

    Kemi Olunloyo vs Linda Ikeji

    Linda is arguably one of the most famous bloggers in Nigeria. The dispute between Kemi Olunloyo and Linda is one of the most famous in Nollywood. Is it over? We are not sure. What we know is that Madam Kemi still attacks Ikeji fairly regularly.

    The renowned blogger and socialite, Linda Ikeji, celebrated her 39th birthday on Thursday September 19, 2019 in Dubai with friends and family Kemi claims Linda is not revealling her real age to the public.

    While wishing her a happy birthday, Kemi pointed out that Linda is 43 years old as opposed to what she and Wikipedia are saying.

    “Happy 43rd birthday to Linda Ikeji. Fans, Wikipedia age is 39th birthday,” she wrote.

    Shan George vs Femi Branch

    You might be wondering why Shan George is on this list, considering she just recently had a spine surgery. Well, you don’t need to worry, because the surgery is the bone of contention.

    That’s because, just days after the actress went through a successful spine surgery in Abuja, Femi Branch, who also happens to be a member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN), took to his Instagram page to share a picture of the AGN executive giving an envelope to recuperating  Shan George.

    “God bless the & Actors Guild of Nigeria for coming to the side of our dear colleague and friend @shangeorge as she recovers from her back surgery”

    Reacting, however, in the comment section, Shan said: “They didn’t come to my aid sir. I’m not crying for any aid/help; it was just a show of love from the AGN president towards a colleague, @chief_femibranch. I know say you hate me but this is more than low. Aid ko, Babiala ni, you either correct this wrong impression or just kuku delete this post. Thank You”.  We also learnt the actress took to the AGN group chat to blast the actor.

    In her words:  “Abeg, make all of una help me tell Femi Branch to stop his bile for me now! I’ve had enough of of ur display of hatred for me at every little opportunity u can scramble at..Delete that bloody wicked evil post of urs…” Femi has remained mute all through.

    Sonia Ogiri & Angela  Okorie vs Mercy Johnson

    Nollywood actresses Sonia Ogiri and Angela Okorie are said to be embroiled in a social media mêlée with Mercy Johnson. The social media has been buzzing with mixed reactions after a Nigerian actress identified as Sonia Ogiri, in an Instagram post, titled ‘healing process’, shared her bitter experience in the hands of top Nollywood star, Mercy Johnson. However, while many people attacked her for trying to start a smear campaign against Mercy Johnson due to how successful she has become, there were others who believed her. Fellow Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, reacting to the post, revealed that the actress did worse to her and went on to accuse the actress of fighting her both physically and spiritually.