Toyin Abraham Defends Her Custom of Kneeling to Elders Amidst Criticism

Actress Toyin Abraham addressed a comment made on the social media platform X, where a user criticized her practice of kneeling to greet people, calling it "unnecessary and looking like eyeservice."

The critique arose after a video surfaced showing Abraham kneeling to greet prominent figures, including businesswoman Shade Okoya, at the 70th birthday celebration of former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel. The user expressed that the gesture had become overly done.

In her direct response, Toyin Abraham affirmed her commitment to continuing the practice of kneeling to greet her elders, irrespective of external opinions. She declared, "I will continue to go on both knees to greet my elders whether anybody likes it or not."

The exchange highlights a discussion about traditional forms of respect within Nigerian culture and how they are perceived in contemporary public life.

(The article includes references to screenshots of the social media exchange and an embedded Instagram video which are not reproducible in this text format.)