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Alakada! Bad & Boujee
January 29, 2025

Toyin Abraham’s “Alakada: Bad and Boujee” Grosses ₦460 million in Box Office

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has celebrated the outstanding box office success of her movie “Alakada Bad and Boujee,” earning ₦460 million.  Toyin shared that she set out to surpass the success of her previous film, and she has accomplished that goal with “Alakada Bad and Boujee,” which has generated ₦460 million.  Grateful for the support... Read More
The Film Blog
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Alakada! Bad & Boujee
December 16, 2024

Toyin Abraham Releases the Long-awaited Trailer of “Alakada! Bad & Boujee”

Toyin Abraham has released the official trailer of her upcoming sequel, “Alakada! Bad & Boujee”, giving the fans a glimpse of what to expect in the movie. “Alakada! Bad & Boujee” is the fifth film in the “Alakada” franchise, and it tells the story of a young woman with an inferiority complex who creates an... Read More
The Film Blog
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Alakada: Bad and Boujee
May 1, 2024

Toyin Abraham Announces The Sequel of ‘Alakada’ With “Alakada! Bad and Boujee”, Set For Release In December 2024

Nollywood filmmaker Toyin Abraham has shocked her fans with an unexpected announcement. The actress took to Instagram to notify Nigerians that the sequel to her blockbuster smashing film ‘Alakada’ is under production and will be released in December 2024. “Alakada! Bad and Boujee” will be the fifth sequel in the ‘Alakada’ franchise produced and directed... Read More
The Film Blog
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March 7, 2023

Sanwo For Eko, My Choice – Toyin Abraham canvasses support for Sanwo-Olu

Toyin Abraham-Ajeyemi, an actress and filmmaker in Nigeria’s film industry, has stood by her support for APC candidate for governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, despite receiving backlash for her efforts. Hours ago, the mother of one, who has remained unaffected despite all forms of criticism, turned to Twitter to indicate that her success story... Read More
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February 23, 2023

Jagaban is coming – Toyin Abraham overjoyed as she meets Tinubu for the first time

Toyin Abraham-Ajewole, a popular Nollywood actress, recently expressed her happiness after finally meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Despite facing public criticism for endorsing Tinubu alongside her colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry, Abraham-Ajewole remained steadfast in her support for the candidate. She took to her Instagram page to... Read More
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January 13, 2023

I may vote for Tinubu because I love him – Toyin Abraham

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has stated that she will vote for All Progressives Congress presidential candidate Bola Tinubu (APC). The director stated in an appearance on the television chat program ‘Your View’ that she has not yet publicly declared her support for a certain candidate, but added, “I’ll vote for Tinubu because I love him.”... Read More
Blogs
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Fate of Alakada
March 9, 2021

Netflix’s top 10 in Nigeria today: ‘Fate of Alakada’ debuts at number 1

Premiering on Netflix February 5, Kayode Kadum’s comedy Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner debuted at number 1 on Netflix’s Top 10 in Nigeria, the streamer’s own version of a chart monitoring what Nigerians are watching. As the fifth instalment in the Alakada movie franchise starring Toyin Abraham as Yetunde, who has credit as producer,... Read More
The Media Blog
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July 29, 2020

Davido, Ikorodu Bois, Josh2funny make #YNaijaPowerList2020 for Entertainment

Editor’s Note: A young-world revolution is unfolding before our eyes, rupturing the idea that only experience can change the world. Increasingly, young people are participating actively in all aspects of human life, and changing the way we think, look and do what we do. At YNaija, we know these stars from across Nigeria – the decision-makers,... Read More
#YNaijaPowerlIst, Rankings, The Media Blog
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July 8, 2020

Fans ignite ‘battle of the best’ between Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham

Nigeria for the longest time has battled with the idea of inclusion. In almost any industry, there is an imbalance in female representation, raising issues of inclusion. Thankfully we are witnessing a shift in this paradigm across certain industries, no one more prevalent than the Nigerian movie industry; Nollywood. Funke Akindele remains a prime example... Read More
Deep Dive
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April 20, 2020

#WithChude: Toyin Abraham opens up on ‘jumping over 3rd Mainland Bridge’…as show premieres on EbonyLife TV this week

Award-winning actress, Toyin Abraham, sat with host, Chude Jideonwo, to talk about her experience with depression and suicidal thoughts on the premiere episode of #WithChude which aired on Saturday, 18 April, 2020, on TVC Entertainment. On the episode, Toyin shared how she went about her everyday life while dealing with depression. “I gave everything I... Read More
Extra
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April 17, 2020

Mo Abudu, Banky W, Tolu Ogunlesi, host #WithChude tour… as first interview with Toyin Abraham airs this Saturday

Media mogul, Mo Abudu, music executive and entrepreneur, Banky W, journalist and Special Assistant to the President on Digital/New Media, Tolu Ogunlesi, will host writer, advocate, and media practitioner, Chude Jideonwo on Insta Live as his #WithChude InstaTour wraps up this weekend, culminating in the premiere of the talk show on TVC. Jideonwo kicked off... Read More
Extra
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February 7, 2020

Toyin Abraham and Ramsey Nouah lead 2020 AMVCA nominations, Fashola supports ban of okadas in Lagos – here are 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Toyin Abraham and Ramsey Nouah lead 2020 AMVCA nominations The Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards has rolled out this year’s nominations and Toyin Abraham and Ramsey Nouah lead the pack. Nouah’s role in the movie ‘Levi’ got him a nod in the Best Actor in a Drama category of the awards, while the other two... Read More
Rankings
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January 24, 2020

Why Mercy Eke making her acting debut in ‘Fate of Alakada’ makes perfect sense

Big Brother Naija’s Mercy Eke has been securing the bag since emerging as season 4 winner – the flow of endorsements, media interviews, tours and whatnot. It hits different given that she’s the first woman ever to win. That said, Nollywood is the most common pathway for reality stars or newly minted celebrities to maintain... Read More
The Media Blog
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August 15, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: President Buhari, who has never held himself accountable, sets ”clear implementation targets” for incoming ministers

Lately, President Buhari has been making orders and tweaks to his government. The latest is the mandate that the incoming ministers, before they are sworn in, will have clear implementation targets attached to their respective portfolios: The incoming Ministers, who will be sworn in next week, will receive clear implementation targets tied to their portfolios.... Read More
Rankings
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August 1, 2019

Chika Lann storms into Nollywood with debut movie “The Millions” featuring Nollywood A-lists

Coming off the internet rave of claiming to make her hair with 40 million naira, Chika Lann has released the official poster to her film titled: The Millions. The film which was shot across Nigeria in various locations including Kaduna, Abuja and Lagos have the top billed Nollywood heavy lifters like Ramsey Nouah, Blossom Chukwujekwu,... Read More
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July 29, 2019

Check out the new movie poster for dramatic thriller ”Elevator Baby” starring Toyin Abraham and Timini Egbuson

Niyi Akinmolyayan is having a busy 2019. Already, the filmmaker has three upcoming projects including the animated movie Malika: Warrior Queen, and Elevator Baby adds onto the stack. The movie has been in development for a while, directed by Akay Mason and stars Timini Egbuson and Toyin Abraham. Elevator Baby tells the story of Dare... Read More
Culture, The Film Blog
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June 24, 2019

The Bling Lagosians depicts the life of the 1% of the 1%. Are You in the one percent?

A Review by Latasha Ngwube Lagos! The city that will make or mar you. The city of unrivalled splendor and lofty ambition! Where dreams come true one day and nightmares can become your reality overnight. In this town, your network is truly your net worth because who you know is often just as important as... Read More
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May 23, 2019

Step into the world of the 1% of the 1% – The Bling Lagosians – A Bolanle Austen Peters film

Have you ever thought about what it would like to walk in the shoes and delve into the lives of the 1% of the 1% even for just one day?!  #TheBlingLagosians are here; Bolanle Austen Peters has her directorial debut with “The Bling Lagosians” having successfully showcased critically acclaimed stage plays such as Saro the... Read More
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April 10, 2019

The teaser for ‘Makate Must Sell’ is everything that’s currently wrong with Nollywood

Four months into 2019 and has there been a standout Nollywood film? Yes, standout, because at this stage of the industry’s evolution movies should be way better in scripting, editing and offer storylines that are diverse and inclusive. I’m dismayed at merely thinking of the fact that a film like Makate Must Sell exist. Directed... Read More
Featured, The Film Blog
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February 11, 2019

First Lady of Kwara, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed, Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham, Chioma Akpotha, others stun at premiere of Diamonds in the Sky

Diamonds in the Sky, a movie by leading Non-Governmental Organisation, Leah Foundation was created in partnership with Sterling Bank to create awareness for breast and cervical issues affecting women across Nigeria. The star-studded movie which premiered at Viva Cinemas, Ilorin had in attendance; Her Excellency, First Lady of Kwara State, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed, ace director,... Read More
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December 19, 2018

Toyin Abraham, Joke Silva, Beverly Naya Set To Feature In Kathryn Fasegha’s Star-Studded Movie  “2 Weeks In Lagos”

Award winning filmmaker Kathryn Fasega is set to produce an unusual love story in Lagos Nigeria which features prominent Nigerian actors like Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Tina Mba, Beverly Naya, Toyin Abraham, Shaffy Bello, Fathia Williams, Mawuli Gavor and many more. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday the 11th Of December, Kathryn announced that her new... Read More
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December 6, 2018

Toyin Abraham talks Nollywood, difficult beginnings and how 2017 was her breakthrough in new interview

Not many actors in Yoruba movies have been able to cross over into English films, and maintain ubiquity and relevance. But Toyin Abraham, with a catalogue spanning over 100 movies since she started acting in 2003, ranks high on the list. Her Nollywood takeover is slightly hard to trace; her signature comedy chops ever so... Read More
Featured, The Film Blog
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The ghost and the tout
May 23, 2018

See The Ghost and the Tout, but only at your own risk

Emboldened by the financial success of Alakada Reloaded from last year, actress/producer, Toyin Abraham has reteamed with FilmOne for another clumsy attempt at filmmaking. This time, Abraham trades the gloss of reality television and faux luxury for a blurry snapshot of life in a ghetto beachside community. For The Ghost and the Tout, Abraham casts... Read More
Reviews, The Cutting Floor, The Media Blog
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Toyin Abraham
May 17, 2018

“The Ghost and the Tout”: Crown Toyin Abraham ratchet comedy extraordinaire

Let’s quickly establish something: Toyin Abraham’s movies aren’t meant for everyone, but her audience is always there to gulp them. So throw your intelligent critiques out the window when Abraham furnishes theatres with ratchet comedies that are loud, scatterbrained, and caustically funny. Also, there’s the perfected art of her movie branding and the profitable liaison... Read More
The Film Blog
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April 11, 2018

The trailer for Toyin Abraham’s “A Ghost And A Tout” has too many stars and we are not surprised

Toyin Abraham is either making star-studded comedies or featuring in one. After comedian-turned-filmmaker AY Makun perhaps, she’s accrued so much industry power in crafting films that run on comic fuel and bloated with stars. Her 2017 bombastic Yoruba comedy Alakada Reloaded, the third installment in the Alakada franchise, was drenched in star vanity and whatnot.... Read More
The Media Blog
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March 28, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Joe Abah, Don Jazzy, Toyin Abraham and the reaction to Brymo’s “Heya”

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More
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