Why Timini Egbuson's Reaction is Breaking the Internet

 

Timini Egbuson, popularly known as the “Nollywood bad boy,” recently had a conversation with renowned actress and producer Biodun Stephen about remarks she made implying a split among Nigerian actors.

In the past, Biodun had used Instagram to ask YouTube subscribers for help in spotting up-and-coming talent. She noted that fans' inclination for A-list actors frequently results in lower attendance for movies with lesser-known actors.

"YOUTUBE audience, I salute you," Biodun wrote. This new year, is there anything I can ask for? YouTube is the only platform where we can debut new actors, and producers must assist them.

If you just clock on the movies that feature your favorites, we can't accomplish that. Only if you give that movie a chance will you be able to add it to your list of favorites. 2025, assist us in finding new stars.

Additionally, Biodun made a suggestion to her audience: "Now, here's what I'm requesting. You may rely on me to provide reliable actors who will provide their best performances. Have faith that the tale will be told.

"Can I rely on you to watch it? Saying "yes" is quite simple, but how can I earn your commitment? I need your faith in order to create new stars. I salute the YouTube audience.

However, when Biodun referred to some actresses as "YouTube actors" in her subsequent piece, it sparked criticism.

She wrote in a different post: "YouTube Actors… Breathe, inhale, exhale, please. Avoid suffocating us.

She justified her remarks by saying that while such statements are not characteristic of her, the numbers on YouTube movie releases have grown more alarming.

In response to her tweet, Timini Egbuson declared, "What is a YouTube actor? An actor is an actor.

Stephen Biodun's answer to the misinterpreted remark

Fans and followers responded strongly to this exchange, which finally caused Biodun to take down the controversial post.

She explained, “I have chosen to take down the post, as the conversation seems to stir in an unintended direction. Bless.”

Reacting to the post….

@deyemitheactor commented: “Why na??? ?”

@passion_adebola commented: “I also get your point but the Star Actors part ruined your supposed to be pure and kindhearted narrative! At the end of the day, this whole movie thing is a business on you guys part and if we’re being honest, the popular faces are also a huge part in promoting movie projects but you can still add more upcoming actors with majors roles then now you’re talking…. God bless you!”

@theajadiolajumoke posted: “Lack of comprehension for some people is alarming but what can we say? Dear Aunty we your own know your intentions are pure and you don’t mean to stir up unnecessary conversation, let them deal with thier insecurity and lack of understanding the way they deem fit. Won ma wa okay last last”

@damipeadekoya commented: “An actor is an actor o…same as calling some of us Yorubahood, we don’t have an association called Yorubahood biko. Nollywood is Nollywood, Actor na actor

@dey_ronke commented: “The way people took this Aunty B’s post ehnn… una don dey wait her before?. Didn’t even take the time to read to understand. She didn’t mean it in the context some of y’all are taking it ke.”

@judy_no_get_peace commented: “But It is true o! if @bimboademoye isn’t in d movie, I no day watch. If it’s not mercy Johnson movie, I no get interest, If It is not @ruthkadiri movie, I won’t watch. If it’s not @omonioboli or @chiomakpotha movie, I won’t watch. As long the faces no be face way I wan see, I won’t watch. I am sorry but I would do better this year”