Backlash From Tinubu Endorsement Affected My Career — Toyin Abraham

Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham, has revealed that her public endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 general elections had a significant impact on her career.

The actress made this known in a video conversation with fellow actor Timini Egbuson, advising him and other colleagues in the entertainment industry to remain politically neutral to avoid backlash from audiences.

In the video, which has since circulated widely on social media, Abraham cautioned Egbuson against publicly supporting political figures.

“The first advice I will give you in my entire life is don’t put your mouth in politics. Don’t tell them you’re supporting anybody. Don’t support anybody, be on your own. Be neutral,” she said.

When reminded of her own vocal support for Tinubu during the last election cycle, Abraham admitted that the decision came with consequences.

“That was then,” she said before adding, “Haaaa, it affected me.”

The actress had previously faced criticism and calls for a boycott of her projects after publicly campaigning for the President during the elections.