- Nollywood actress Wunmi Toriola called out Chef Tolani for snubbing her, shared a screenshot of the ignored message
- She criticised Chef Tolani for thinking she's above collaborations and doesn't need anyone's help to grow
- Netizens reacted to Toriola's post, sharing their opinions on the matter
Nollywood actress Wunmi Toriola has called out celebrity chef Tolani Tayo-Osikoya, popularly known as Chef T/Diary of a Kitchen Lover, for allegedly being a snob.
Toriola revealed that she had reached out to Chef Tolani in August 2024 about featuring in one of her cooking sessions to promote her movie project, but Chef Tolani ignored her message.
On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the actress shared a screenshot of their chat on her Instagram story, criticising Chef Tolani for thinking she's the only one who can grow without others' help.
She wrote,
"Cheft @diaryofakitchenlover Feels she doesnt need anyone again, na only she You grow her grow Shey na December me sef come out????"
She also praised other people who have remained humble and supportive throughout their growth journeys. "Shout out to great people who have grown and still maintain healthy collaborations."
Netizens have reacted to Toriola's post, sharing their opinions on the matter. However, Chef Tolani has yet to respond or address the issue.
Netizens react to Wunmi Toriola's post
Here are some reactions below,
@desuwablag commented: “Nobody likes to be ignored or Aired. A simple YES or NO response would have made a difference, it's good to want to mind your business and staying away from dramatic people but ghosting some is not it, Communication is vital.”
@bellz_beautybase commented: “Is ur level of entitlement for me. wow.”
@bucandy91 commented: “But, it's not by force to collaborate ain't it? And also what if she didn't see that message, or she even read it and forgot to reply?”
@yettyjewelgifts commented: “Collaboration should be via emails for professionalism I think”.
@lolaenii commented: “Y'all saying is it by force.... Courtesy demands that chef tee should reply to her dm, even if na no or full stop make she talk... you don't ghost people like that na.”
@buddizie commented: “Chef T @diaryofakitchenlover is very unproblematic, Minding her business and rearranging her pantry, which one be this again?”
@simbi_props commented: “What happened to emailing? That's where serious influencers prioritize, Their DMs are mostly full with mixed messages.”
@ego_bekeeeee commented: “Chef T should have just replied her. A simple no or yes shows courtesy.”
@funmisspace commented: “I thought she preached about staying humble when you get up there. While it's not compulsory to honor every collaboration request, be humble enough to give a reply! Another reason why you shouldn't listen to motivational preachers online! People be doing the most in private!”
@byutifulfaces_cosmeticstore commented: “A response would've been good though.”
@looks_by_ada commented: “No one is saying collaboration is by force, courtesy demands you atleast reply and say you not interested rather than keeping a whole human being mute. Na wa oo.”
@prettyjoyoflagos commented: “Wunmi how many of your DMs do you respond to ??”
@desuwablag commented: “Nobody likes to be ignored or Aired. A simple YES or NO response would have made a difference, it's good to want to mind your business and staying away from dramatic people but ghosting some is not it, Communication is vital.”
@fabric_merchandise commented: “It's not easy being a Mum, having a thriving business and being a wife. Maybe it was an oversight. Extend grace to people and stop drawing conclusions.”
Timini Egbuson calls out Nigerian musicians over lack of support for Nollywood
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Timini Egbuson voiced his disappointment over Nigerian musicians’ lack of support for Nollywood, despite actors consistently promoting their music.
His remarks follow the cinema premiere of his film Reel Love. Egbuson acknowledged that Nollywood can thrive without musicians' support, but laments the lack of reciprocity.