Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has threatened legal action against individuals allegedly publishing and circulating false, misleading and defamatory statements about her on social media.
Her lawyer, Tope Salami of Whitestone Solicitors and Consultancy, issued a cease-and-desist notice dated November 5, 2026, addressed to the general public, particularly bloggers, social media users, content creators and influencers.
The notice was shared by Abraham on her X handle on Thursday.
The lawyer said certain individuals had been publishing statements and allegations about the actress which were allegedly untrue, misleading and capable of damaging her professional image, personal integrity and reputation.
However, the actress did not mention specific defamatory comments nor identify any individual.
“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 legal practitioner urged members of the public to stop making, publishing, reposting or circulating what he described as false, malicious, defamatory or unverified statements about the actress across social media platforms and other communication channels.
The notice also directed those concerned to remove existing publications, videos, comments and other content containing allegedly false or defamatory statements about Abraham.
It further warned against creating or promoting misleading narratives, fabricated allegations and content intended to ridicule, harass or damage her reputation.
The lawyer also urged social media users to refrain from encouraging harassment, cyberbullying, intimidation or reputational attacks against the actress or her business.
He said future comments about Abraham should be factual, responsible, fair and supported 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 added that relevant publications, posts, comments, videos and other digital materials could be preserved as evidence for possible legal proceedings.
The lawyer urged the public to exercise restraint, verify information before publication and avoid participating in the spread of falsehoods.
One of Nollywood’s most recognisable figures, Abraham began her acting career in the early 2000s and has since starred in, produced and directed numerous films, including the popular Alakada franchise, Elevator Baby, The Prophetess, and Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper.
The latest legal notice comes as she intensifies promotions for her upcoming cinema film, Bestie, scheduled for nationwide release on December 16, 2026.
The project follows the commercial success of her previous cinema release, Oversabi Aunty, which crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the box office.
This is not the first time the actress has taken formal steps against alleged defamation.
In 2024, she petitioned the cybercrime unit over online abuse and false claims, an action that led to the arrest of at least one social media user identified as Big Ayo.
Abraham later clarified that she did not order the arrest of anyone’s mother, as had been rumoured at the time, and maintained she was exercising her legal rights against persistent cyberbullying and defamatory posts targeting her and her family.
