(In Nigeria) Actress Toyin Abraham in Spotlight as Nigerians Compare Reactions to Cubana Chief Priest’s Tinubu Endorsement

Lagos, Nigeria – Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham is back in the spotlight following entrepreneur Cubana Chief Priest’s recent public support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Netizens are comparing the lighthearted, humorous response to Cubana Chief Priest’s endorsement with the intense backlash Abraham faced for backing Tinubu before the 2023 elections. 

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While Abraham endured severe criticism and cyberbullying, Cubana Chief Priest’s stance has been met with relative leniency, prompting heated online debates. The discussions, particularly between Yoruba and Igbo netizens, have taken an ethnic tone, with some questioning why Abraham, a Yoruba actress, faced harsher scrutiny than Igbo figure like Cubana Chief Priest. Abraham has defended her choice as one of conviction, not financial gain. The controversy continues to fuel debates about ethnicity, fairness, and political expression in Nigeria.