Wumi Toriola Says ‘Happy Birthday’ Beats ‘A Queen Was Born’ Greetings

Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola urged friends and colleagues to skip elaborate birthday epistles and simply wish her a happy birthday. She explained that opening messages with “A queen was born” actually “triggers” her and feels insincere. The actress also warned people not to compare her outfits at the AMVCA, saying she chooses her own style and won’t let noise or opinions distract her focus. She described her career path as driven and unapologetic despite outside hype. On filmmaking, Wumi acknowledged how tight budgets in Nollywood can stifle creative vision, yet she refuses to let financial constraints define her projects. She criticized some upcoming actors for charging high fees without investing in their craft. In recent Instagram posts she even threw shade at an unnamed colleague by questioning if their movie ranks among the top five. When a fan advised her to stop creating enemies, she bluntly replied, “shut up.”

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