A video of Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham kneeling to greet billionaire couple Razaq and Shade Okoya went viral, sparking discussions on the internet.
The filmmaker honored the powerful couple in the customary Yoruba manner while attending Debola Lagos’ father’s 70th birthday celebration.
“I’m a fan of Aunty Toyin Abraham but this her unnecessary kneeling down and greeting is becoming too much and looking like an eye service now. It’s ok to respect elders and cultures but those women she keep kneeling for are not so older than her.
“Aunty Toyin, you need to start packaging yourself now. That’s why they keep disrespecting you. They are not more than you, they are not bigger than you. Stop belittling yourself for them. We Nigerians have forgiven you for supporting City Boy in 2023. It’s time you forgive yourself too and carry yourself with pride and grace cos you work hard for it and you deserve the respect that comes with it. I don’t mean any disrespect and I love you.”
Reacting to the criticism, Toyin Abraham defended her actions, by saying;
“I won’t stop kneeling to people who values and deserves it my darling. I will continue to go on my both kneels to greet people who values and deserves it no matter the status 🙏🙏🙏
I truly believe this is a reflection of who Toyin Abraham genuinely is—an incredibly respectable and admirable person.
People should show her the respect she deserves and refrain from unnecessary criticism. It’s important to recognize and appreciate her for the person she is, instead of jumping to conclusions or passing judgment without understanding the full context.
