- Mike Ezuruonye has dismissed online criticism over a viral video of him spraying money on Toyin Abraham at her movie premiere.
- The actor explained that the gesture was part of a harmless celebratory dance and not sinister, later sharing a playful reenactment with Abraham to debunk the claims.
Nollywood actor Mike Ezuruonye has responded sharply to online criticism that followed a viral video of his interaction with colleague Toyin Abraham at her recent movie premiere.
The original clip, which circulated widely on social media, showed Ezuruonye playfully waving a bundle of cash around Abraham’s head before handing it to her an act some viewers wrongly interpreted as suspicious or inappropriate.
Addressing the backlash, Ezuruonye clarified that the moment was purely celebratory and part of the popular “robo robi” dance, commonly used to spray money in a festive and playful manner.
He criticized what he described as unnecessary overanalysis of innocent moments, urging social media users to stop attaching sinister meanings to harmless gestures among colleagues.
To further shut down the speculation, the actor shared a second video in which he and Toyin Abraham humorously recreated the scene with roles reversed. In the clip, Abraham playfully waves her hands around Ezuruonye’s head before the two share a warm embrace, reinforcing the lighthearted nature of their interaction.
In his post, Ezuruonye took a swipe at critics he dubbed “juju analysts,” mocking claims that there was anything mystical or malicious behind the gesture and reaffirming that the exchange was nothing more than friendly support and celebration.
In other news….. Despite being separated from his former wife, Regina Daniels, Nigerian senator Ned Nwoko continues to enjoy the admiration of those around him.
The lawmaker, who marked his birthday recently, shared clips from an intimate celebration attended by his wife, children, and a small circle of close associates.
In his caption, Ned noted that while birthdays are usually just another day to him, occasions spent in the warmth of family and love give them special significance.
He went on to express appreciation to everyone who reached out, attended the celebration, sent messages, made calls, and joined in marking the day.
According to him, none of the goodwill, kind messages, or thoughtful gestures went unnoticed.
“Birthdays may be ordinary days to me, but moments like these, filled with family and love, make them truly special. I’m profoundly grateful to everyone who reached out, showed up, called, messaged, and celebrated me in their own way. The love, kind words, and thoughtful gestures did not go unnoticed and are deeply appreciated. Thank you for making the day warm, memorable, and filled with genuine goodwill.”
