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Those trying to undermine my achievements are fake people – Wumi Toriola

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Nollywood star Wumi Toriola has taken a stand against critics attempting to belittle her achievements on YouTube.

Toriola has come under criticism for always celebrating her YouTube success, while some of her colleagues are winning big as box office actors.

While reacting to what she described as a constant attempt by those she refused to name to bring down her efforts on social media platforms as one of the top actors making waves on YouTube with her movies,.

In a bold statement, Toriola addressed those who have dismissed her efforts, proudly embracing the label of “YouTube star.”

She disclosed that someone was trying to downplay her achievements by calling her a “YouTube star.”

However, her resilient spirit led her to wear the title with pride.

She pointed out that many of her colleagues have yet to master the YouTube platform and are still striving to make their mark in the box office world.

Toriola questioned whether some of her critics had established their own identities before attempting to rebrand themselves.

She advised them to focus on their own paths rather than chasing unattainable dreams, using a popular Yoruba saying to emphasise her point: “ile o gba, ona o gba,” which translates to “someone being beyond reproach or redemption,” suggesting there is room for everyone to succeed.

Toriola encouraged her critics to “keep playing” while she continues to forge her own path.

She cautioned her followers to be wary of comments from fake pages that aim to undermine genuine efforts, highlighting the prevalence of negativity and jealousy within the industry.

“So someone called me a ‘YouTube star,’ and my stubborn me took it in with so much pride,” Toriola wrote.

“Some of you have not even conquered YouTube and are still floating in the box office world. Yorubas will say ‘ile o gba, ona o gba.’ Dey play ooooooo. Your colleagues don even know you first before you dey brand wetin I nor know.

“She dey play. Nor run your race; dey find Bollywood face. If you see fake pages under the comment, na them. Sitting in a corner, rubbishing people’s efforts.”

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