Nollywood powerhouse Toyin Abraham has declared war on her longtime friend Iyabo Ojo’s online tormentors, vowing to unleash her inner “Oversabi” in a fierce show of solidarity amid the escalating drama with rival actress Lizzy Anjorin. In a raw, emotional Instagram post that’s already garnered over 500,000 views, Abraham lamented staying silent for months while Ojo endured relentless attacks, but warned, “Now, I’m about to react, and I pray the world won’t call it ‘overreacting.’ Because this time, I’m going to OVERDO it. Not just as a mum… but as the Oversabi that I am. Let’s go.”
The post, shared early Monday from her Atlanta base where she’s promoting her latest film I Am Baby Girl, begins with a heartfelt address: “Aunty mi, Aunty Iyabo… I’ve watched you get bu!!!!!ed for months. I stayed silent, fighting with you in spirit, hoping they’d stop. But they didn’t.” Abraham, 38, detailed her internal turmoil as a mother witnessing Ojo’s family— including newborn grandson and daughter Priscilla—dragged into the mudslinging, crediting their bond forged through years of shared milestones like Priscilla’s high-profile wedding to Tanzanian singer Jux earlier this year. “You’ve been my rock, my sister in this crazy industry,” she wrote, attaching throwback clips of their “Oversabi Aunty” and “Iya Iyawo” antics from the Tanzania nuptials, where Abraham earned her playful nickname for her meddlesome, loving interference.
The timing couldn’t be more charged: Ojo’s feud with Anjorin, which exploded in 2023 over defamation claims and escalated to death threats against Ojo’s family this month, has birthed the viral “Iyabo Ojo Challenge” on TikTok—a satirical frenzy mocking the pair’s curse-filled exchanges. Anjorin recently wished “death” on Ojo’s kids and grandson, prompting Ojo to loop in her legal team with a stern “they’re taking notes.” Abraham’s entry flips the script from passive ally to active avenger, teasing a “reaction” video that fans speculate could drop as early as Tuesday. “As a mum, this hits different. But as Oversabi? Oh, honey, the internet ain’t ready,” she added, ending with a prayer emoji and a call for unity among women in Nollywood.
Social media has erupted in support, with #ToyinForIyabo trending on X alongside clips of their past collabs—like Abraham’s tearful wedding speech for Priscilla. “Finally! Oversabi Aunty entering the chat like a boss. Lizzy, run! 😂❤️,” tweeted one fan, while another shared, “From Tanzania wedding vibes to battlefield backup—Toyin Abraham is the friend we all need.” Comedians like Maraji reposted the message with memes of Abraham as a superhero cape-clad “Oversabi,” but not everyone’s cheering: Anjorin’s camp fired back in comments, accusing Abraham of “jumping on the pity train,” reigniting whispers of a broader industry rift involving business rivalries and past slights.
Abraham and Ojo’s sisterhood dates back over a decade, weathering storms from Abraham’s 2021 custody battles to Ojo’s 2024 office fire (suspected arson amid the beef). Abraham, a mother of one and box-office queen with hits like A Night in Lagos, has often played the “fun aunty” to Ojo’s family, but this marks her first public dive into the fray. Insiders tell Pulse News it’s a “calculated glow-up” for both: Abraham’s Atlanta trip doubles as a strategic pause to plot her response, potentially including a podcast episode or joint statement.
As Nollywood’s “mum’s squad” rallies— Mercy Johnson and Funke Akindele have liked the post discreetly—the question looms: Will Abraham’s “overdo” broker peace or pour fuel on the fire? One thing’s sure: In a year of feuds from Toke Makinwa’s motherhood confessions to Regina Daniels’ clapbacks, Toyin Abraham just raised the stakes on loyalty.