- Toyin Abraham is a Nollywood actress and producer with over 20 years in the industry
- She has starred in, directed and produced numerous movies
- Here are the top 6 movies of Toyin Abraham
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham, formerly Toyin Aimaku, has carved a niche for herself as an actress and producer. Within 20 years, she has evolved from a talented actress to a producer and made significant contributions to the industry’s growth.
Her storytelling abilities and character portrayals have resulted in films that appeal to her audiences. Toyin’s rise from skilled actress to producer is a testament to her talent, dedication, and vision. Her films are praised not just for their entertainment value, but also for their cultural significance and satirical value.
Ranking Toyin Abraham’s top 6 movies
TheRadar explores Toyin Abraham's films and rank them below:
- Malaika
First on our list is Malaika. The movie is about Adetutu, a hot-tempered entrepreneur who desperately desires children but has suffered multiple miscarriages. Adetutu seeks spiritual solutions through a diviner to aid her in childbirth. This path creates tension in her household, especially with her husband and stepdaughter. Malaika was a commercial success, becoming Toyin Abraham's highest-grossing film to date. It reached 300 million naira at the box office.
- Elevator Baby
Elevator Baby is a 2019 Nigerian drama-thriller directed by Akay Mason, starring Toyin Abraham and Timini Egbuson. The film is about Dare (portrayed by Egbuson), a wealthy and entitled engineering graduate struggling with unemployment and personal issues, and Abigail (portrayed by Abraham), a poor, heavily pregnant domestic worker. Their lives intersect when they get stuck in an elevator, and Abigail goes into labor, forcing Dare to assist her. The movie’s themes include unemployment, corporate attitudes, social media influence, and family dynamics, particularly between Dare and his mother and stepfather. It also highlights the inadequacies of emergency services and societal challenges in Nigeria. The movie was praised by fans for its storytelling and the characters’ performance. The movie was noted for its cinematography and lighting.
- Prophetess
Prophetess, directed by Niyi Akinmolayan and starring Toyin Abraham, is a comedy-drama that highlights the themes of religion, social media influence, and the addictive nature of gambling. The story follows Ajoke, an eccentric prophetess in a small village who becomes an overnight sensation after her predictions come true, leading to a town-wide betting frenzy on a local football match.
Her newfound fame attracts both devoted followers and dangerous adversaries, including a betting company owner desperate to prevent her latest prophecy from coming true. The film also shows Ajoke's strained relationship with her sister Labake and touches on her hidden struggle with epilepsy. The film has a great plot and strong performances, particularly from Toyin Abraham and Kehinde Bankole. Prophetess offers a heartfelt and entertaining narrative with a mix of humor and drama.
- The Ghost and the Tout
This movie was directed by Charles Uwagbai and stars Toyin Abraham as the protagonist, Isila, a young woman from the ghetto who starts seeing ghosts after an incident. The story follows her journey as she helps a ghost named Mike (played by Sambasa Nzeribe) communicate with his loved ones and solve his murder mystery. This film is a blend of comedy and drama. The movie's appealing attributes include its originality and humour, which make it enjoyable. The film was a commercial success, grossing ₦30 million in its first week. In 2021, a sequel titled “The Ghost and the Tout Too” was released, directed by Michael Akinrogunde. Isila’s journey continues in this movie, and she encounters more ghosts and takes on a new mission to help a woman in a coma. The movie was also well-received and was one of the highest-grossing movies of the year.
- Fate of Alakada
Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner was directed by Kayode Kasum. It is the fourth movie in the Alakada series, which started as a movie titled Alakada in 2009. The film continues the comedic adventures of Yetunde Animashaun, played by Toyin Abraham, who now positions herself as a social media influencer and event planner. Known for her humorous yet exaggerated storytelling about her social status, Yetunde is tasked with organizing a high-profile event, leading to various comedic situations. The movie, which has a star-studded cast including Broda Shaggi, Mercy Eke, Stephanie Coker, and an appearance by Davido, premiered in October 2020 and quickly became a box office success, grossing over ₦30 million in its opening weekend and becoming the highest-grossing Nigerian film of 2020 with total earnings exceeding ₦112 million. The film was also released on Netflix in March 2021, further expanding its audience.
- Ijakumo
Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper is a Nollywood film directed by Toyin Abraham. The movie tells the story of Jide, a young man who becomes a fake pastor with the help of his girlfriend Ashabi, who seeks revenge after Jide betrays her by aborting their child and leaving her unable to conceive again. Ashabi leverages supernatural powers and enlists the help of a stripper to bring Jide down. While this movie has a strong casting and great cinematography, it lacks depth and the subplots created confusion and deflected from the main narrative. This makes it the 5th movie on our list.
Netizens come down on Toyin Abraham, compare her with Funke Akindele
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that some Nigerians praised Funke Akindele to spite to spite Toyin Abraham when she arrested a social media influencer for cyberbullying.
While some people dared her to make more arrests, others showed their support and expressed that she was only doing the right thing.