Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has spurred buzz online after a video of her kneeling to greet billionaire wife, Shade Okoya surfaced on social media.
The actress and filmmaker was among guests at a 70th birthday celebration hosted for the father of Debola Lagos, where she showed respect for Shade Okoya in line with Yoruba cultural traditions.
While many applauded her for honoring tradition, others felt her actions were excessive.
One user on X criticised her gesture, describing it as unnecessary.
Sharing the clip, the netizen wrote:
“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.
I hope this gets to you @toyin_abraham1″
See the post below:
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… pic.twitter.com/Au2jZIOlSg
— Lady Victoria (@_LadyVictoria) April 11, 2026
The viral clip has since generated mixed reactions, with some defending her humility and cultural values, while others believe she should present herself with more confidence given her status.
