Toyin Abraham, a well-known actress from Nigeria, has addressed criticism regarding her custom of kneeling to welcome guests at social events.
For those she considered deserving of the gesture, she insisted she would not discontinue the practice.
The actress made the statement on X on Saturday in response to a fan named Lady Victoria who had asked her to cease what she called “unnecessary kneeling,” claiming that it amounted to eye service and invited disrespect.
“I’m a fan of Aunty Toyin Abraham but this her unnecessary kneeling down and greeting is becoming too much and looking like an eye service now. It’s ok to respect elders and cultures but those women she keep kneeling for are not so older than her.
“Aunty Toyin, you need to start packaging yourself now. That’s why they keep disrespecting you. They are not more than you, they are not bigger than you. Stop belittling yourself for them. We Nigerians have forgiven you for supporting City Boy in 2023. It’s time you forgive yourself too and carry yourself with pride and grace cos you work hard for it and you deserve the respect that comes with it. I don’t mean any disrespect and I love you.”
Reacting to the criticism, Toyin Abraham defended her actions, by saying;
“I won’t stop kneeling to people who values and deserves it my darling. I will continue to go on my both kneels to greet people who values and deserves it no matter the status 🙏🙏🙏
Toyin Abraham’s response highlights the importance of respecting elders and cultural gestures of reverence. Her stance serves as a reminder that such acts are rooted in tradition and should be appreciated as expressions of humility and respect within the community.
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