Video: Nollywood Actor Sylvester Madu Reacts to Video of Himself Selling"Okrika" In Enugu

In a video making the rounds on the internet, Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu , was captured selling second-hand clothes popularly referred to as "Okrika", at a roadside in Ngwo, Enugu state. In the video, the actor who's widely referred to as "Shina Rambo", was captured looking rather different from his regular onscreen appearance, earnestly and enthusiastically urged passers-by to patronise his business. The video attracted widespread attention which resulted in many Nigerians hurling cuss words at Nollywood actors for never "being there for one another". They also wondered at the rather rampant rate at which Nollywood stars seemingly go broke.

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Reacting to the viral video, Sylvester Madu went live on social media to showcase his "trade". He emphatically agreed that he does indeed sell "Okrika" while asking Nigerians if he isn't expected to run his business simply because he's an actor. The actor turned businessman encouraged  youths to "go out and work" as there's dignity in labour. In response to those who alleged that the actor was down on his luck, Sylvester Madu said they were crazy and ignorant as they merely choose to hide behind their keypads writing "rubbish". He called the gossip peddlers ''foolish" for not recognizing and appreciating his hustle.

Watch the video of Sylvester Madu displaying his "Okrika" goods for sale while addressing trolls: