Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has threatened legal action against people spreading false and damaging statements about her on social media.
Her lawyer, Tope Salami from Whitestone Solicitors and Consultancy, sent a cease-and-desist notice on November 5, 2026. The notice was directed at the public, especially bloggers, social media users, content creators, and influencers.
Abraham shared the notice on her X handle on Thursday. The lawyer stated that some individuals had been making statements and allegations about the actress that were untrue, misleading, and could harm her professional image, personal integrity, and reputation.
But the actress did not specify any defamatory comments or name anyone involved. “It has come to our attention that certain individuals have engaged in the publication and circulation of statements, allegations and narratives concerning our client; which are untrue, misleading, unsubstantiated, and capable of damaging her professional personality, image, personal integrity, and general goodwill,” the notice read.
The lawyer urged the public to stop making, publishing, reposting, or sharing what he called false, malicious, defamatory, or unverified statements about the actress on social media and other platforms. He also demanded that those involved remove any existing posts, videos, comments, or content containing false or defamatory statements about Abraham.
The notice warned against creating or sharing misleading narratives, false allegations, or content meant to ridicule, harass, or damage her reputation. The lawyer also called on social media users to avoid promoting harassment, cyberbullying, intimidation, or attacks on the actress or her business.
He emphasized that future comments about Abraham should be factual, fair, and backed by verifiable information. “TAKE NOTICE that any person who continues to publish, circulate, endorse or amplify false and defamatory statements after receiving this notice shall be held legally responsible for their actions and may face appropriate legal proceedings and other remedies available under every extant laws,” the notice stated.
Salami mentioned that relevant posts, comments, videos, and other digital materials could be kept as evidence for potential legal action. He urged the public to be careful, verify information before sharing, and not contribute to spreading falsehoods.
Abraham is one of Nollywood’s most well-known figures. She started her acting career in the early 2000s and has acted in, produced, and directed many films. Some of her popular works include the Alakada franchise, Elevator Baby, The Prophetess, and Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper.
This legal notice comes as she promotes her new film, Bestie, which will be in cinemas nationwide on December 16, 2026. This project follows her previous film, Oversabi Aunty, which made over ₦1 billion at the box office.
This isn’t the first time the actress has taken legal steps against alleged defamation. In 2024, she contacted the cybercrime unit over online abuse and false claims, which led to the arrest of at least one social media user known as Big Ayo.
Abraham later explained that she did not order the arrest of anyone’s mother, as was rumored, and insisted she was just exercising her legal rights against ongoing cyberbullying and defamatory posts aimed at her and her family.
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