Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has responded indirectly to the backlash surrounding an alleged leaked audio conversation in which a TikTok fan was heard making disparaging remarks about fellow actress Funke Akindele, reigniting debate over the relationship between the two movie stars.

The controversy erupted after an approximately 11-minute, 42-second recording, reportedly featuring Abraham and a TikTok personality identified as Bisgold, began circulating on social media on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The conversation, conducted largely in Yoruba and Pidgin English, has divided fans and generated widespread reactions online.

In the recording, the fan is reportedly heard repeatedly making insulting remarks about Akindele, while Abraham appears to laugh at different points rather than challenge the comments. The conversation also reportedly touches on actress Iyabo Ojo, alongside Abraham’s relationships with other colleagues in the movie industry.

The recording has attracted criticism from social media users who questioned Abraham’s response to the remarks about her colleagues. Some argued that the actress should have discouraged the insults, while others questioned the decision to record and circulate what appeared to be a private conversation.

Amid the growing backlash, Abraham reportedly reposted an Instagram Story from influencer Bukky Majek on Thursday, October 15. Majek’s message defended the actress and urged critics to stop attacking her, arguing that her success and blessings came from God.

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However, Abraham’s repost did not amount to a detailed public denial of the recording. The full context of the conversation and the authenticity of the recording have not been independently established in the reports reviewed.

The controversy has also drawn reactions from other members of the entertainment industry, with some defending Abraham and others questioning the practice of secretly recording private conversations.

Actress Foluke Daramola publicly defended Abraham amid the criticism. Daramola questioned whether the actress would say something behind another person’s back that she would not be prepared to say to their face, expressing support for her colleague.

Similarly, actress Regina Chukwu raised concerns about the recording and circulation of private phone conversations. In a social media post, Chukwu questioned why people secretly record conversations with friends and acquaintances, saying she would feel hurt if someone she trusted recorded their private discussion without her knowledge.

Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday also weighed in on Friday, October 16, defending Abraham and criticising people who encourage hostility between female celebrities. She also directed criticism at the person responsible for recording and leaking the conversation.

The incident has revived public discussion about the strained relationship between Abraham and Akindele, which previously attracted attention following an awkward encounter at the premiere of Iyabo Ojo’s film, The Return of Arinzo.

Reports about the earlier incident said Akindele appeared to ignore Abraham’s greeting at the event. Abraham subsequently reportedly said she would no longer greet Akindele and confirmed that she had unfollowed her on social media.

The latest controversy has reopened conversations about rivalry, loyalty, personal boundaries and the impact of social media on relationships among Nollywood stars.

While some supporters have defended Abraham and questioned the ethics of releasing a private conversation, critics have focused on her reported reaction to the comments about Akindele and Ojo.

As the debate continues, no detailed public statement directly addressing all the allegations in the recording was identified in the reports reviewed. The full circumstances surrounding the recording, including how it was obtained and whether the circulating version captures the complete conversation, remain unclear.

Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has revealed how his wife, Sadiat Adenike, responded to his relationships with female colleagues, saying she remained friendly with some of the actresses despite knowing he was dating them.

The veteran Yoruba actor made the disclosure during an interview with African A-List, where he recounted how some of the women he was romantically involved with became friends with his wife and sometimes informed her about his relationships with other actresses.

According to Quadri, the situation occasionally became complicated when some of the women approached his wife to discuss his romantic relationships, even though they were also involved with him.

He said his wife was already aware of many of the relationships and chose not to confront the women.

“I won’t mention some of the ladies in the industry. They would become friends with my wife and tell her I was dating someone,” the actor said.

He explained that some of the women acted out of jealousy, approaching his wife to report his relationships with other actresses.

“Some of them were women I was actually dating, but they went to her out of jealousy,” he added.

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Quadri said his wife’s response often surprised the women, as she would tell them she already knew about the relationships and would not engage in arguments with them.

The actor also disclosed that some of the actresses occasionally spent the night at his residence when film productions ended late.

According to him, his wife continued to welcome and care for the women despite knowing about their relationships with him.

“Sometimes, when production ended late, they would sleep in my house on Kalu Street. She would feed them, and even though she knew I was dating them, she gave them everything they needed,” he said.

Quadri did not identify the actresses he referred to during the interview.

The revelation has drawn attention to the veteran actor’s personal life and the experiences he described from his years in the Nollywood film industry, where long production schedules often require cast and crew members to work late.

Quadri met his wife, Sadiat Adenike, in 1985, and they married in 1989. Their marriage has produced children and grandchildren.

The actor also reflected on the sacrifices his wife made during his career, acknowledging her support as an important part of his personal and professional journey.

Beyond his family life, Quadri recounted how he pursued his passion for acting despite his father’s reservations about the profession. He said he had initially helped with his father’s business before eventually committing himself to filmmaking.

He also recalled selling an unfinished house to finance a film project, highlighting the financial risks he took while building his career in the entertainment industry.

His latest comments have renewed public discussion about marriage, fidelity and relationships in Nollywood, although the account of his wife’s response and the relationships involved remains based on the actor’s own recollection.