Popular Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has stirred fresh conversation online after addressing the backlash she received over the way she greeted elders at a recent public event.
The actress, known for her expressive personality both on and off screen, revealed that she had come across mixed reactions and criticisms regarding her manner of greeting senior figures at the gathering.
Taking to her X handle (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, she wrote:“I have seen the various opinions regarding the manner in which I greeted some elders at a recent event. It gives me pause to reflect on when we began to drift from our culture and traditions, to the point where kneeling as we were taught is now described as “abosi.”
“I, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, was raised to kneel when greeting those older than me. It is a value deeply rooted in who I am, and one I will continue to uphold with pride.”
“As a commitment to our heritage, I will remain intentional about passing these values on to the younger generations, in order to preserve and honor our culture.”