Toyin Abraham calls for prayers over incessant deaths
Following the incessant wave of deaths in the Nigerian entertainment industry, Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has called for prayers and fasting which she promise to support and bankroll. Recall that three prominent actors, Olumide Bakare, Pastor Ajidara and Moji Olaiya passed on in less than two months which resulted in major shocks in the entertainment industry.
The Alakada actress took to her Instagram page to call on Nigerian youths to support the movement
She puts it this way:” God we don’t want the death of young people in Nigeria. Please God stop the death of youths. God we beg you oh God. God do not forsake us in Nigeria. Please God, forgive us oh lord. Please can we all fast for 7 days? Please join me. This is the time for us to come together as one. Please can we get a church and mosque to pray together? I want to use my voice. I will take up all the bills. This is becoming scary; we need the support of God”.
Abraham began acting in 2003, when Bukky Wright, a Nigerian film actress, visited Ibadan to shoot a movie.Over the years, she has produced, directed and featured in several Nigerian films, such as Alani Baba Labake and Ebimi ni. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Yoruba film titled Ebimi ni during the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards alongside Joke Muyiwa, who was nominated for Best Lead Actress in a Yoruba film titled Ayitale
As a result of her influence, Toyin has also been called upon by politicians to campaign for them. At one of the programs for Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election bid in 2015, the actress said she was prepared to die for the Peoples Democratic Party on whose platform Jonathan is contesting. But she later came out to apologize to her fans for the comments and urged Nigerians not to spill their blood for any politician.