Toyin Abraham begs Timini to avoid ‘Tinubu-style’ endorsements after career trauma

In a raw and unfiltered moment of “senior sisterly” advice, Nollywood icon Toyin Abraham has warned box-office king Timini Egbuson to stay as far away from political endorsements as possible if he wants to keep his career alive.

The actress, who was a loud and proud campaigner for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 elections, revealed that the move nearly cost her everything—and she doesn’t want Timini to walk into the same trap.

During a career-focused session, Toyin didn’t mince words. She urged the “Bad Boy” of Nollywood to keep his political opinions to himself and maintain a strictly neutral public image.

“The first advice I will give you in my entire life is don’t put your mouth in politics,” Toyin warned. “Don’t tell them you’re supporting anybody. Just be on your own. Be neutral.”

When Timini cheekily brought up her own very public “Asiwaju Baby” era, Toyin let out a massive, pained scream: “Haaaaaaa, it affected me oooo!” ### “It Showed Me Pepper!” Toyin admitted that while she followed her heart, the backlash from fans was more brutal than she ever expected. Following the 2023 polls, the actress faced:

Reflecting on the chaos, Toyin told Timini, “That was then,” signaling that the trauma of the last few years has changed her perspective on being a celebrity activist. Her message was clear: in the current Nigerian social climate, picking a side is a “career suicide” move that young stars like Timini should avoid at all costs.