Nollywood film critic and radio broadcaster Tolu Fagbure has ignited a heated social media debate by declaring actress Wumi Toriola superior to box office queens Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, and Mercy Aigbe. In a recent interview, Fagbure asserted that Toriola surpasses her peers in acting ability and wisdom, citing her film Queen Latifa as a superior production.
Fagbure's Bold Claim
Fagbure stated unequivocally: “Wumi Toriola is better than Funke Akindele, Mercy Aigbe, and Toyin Abraham put together when it comes to acting, and she’s the wisest of them all.” He praised Toriola’s decision not to credit herself as a producer on Queen Latifa, instead hiring Judith Audu, acknowledging her own limitations. “If you watch Queen Latifa, it’s a better film production. She didn’t credit herself as a producer; she hired Judith Audu because she knows she’s not capable,” he added.
Public Reactions
The critic’s comments quickly drew mixed reactions from netizens. Many disagreed with his assessment. Har Mokeh Hardey countered: “Toyin is the world best n no actress can interprete role like her.” Kehinde Boladale Femi urged harmony: “Each of them has her own uniqueness. You just want to cause enmity among them. Toyin had interpreted almost all the roles that exist, yet you think someone is better. No one is better. They are all trying.” Taye Adenike expressed disbelief: “O ti mad gan by comparing funke with wumi.” Others accused Fagbure of seeking attention. Jacob Adesoye Oladimeji commented: “It's like you are trying to cause trouble so you can make name. You that doesn't see well, how do you watch the films to know who is better.” Bertilla Lawler Joseph acknowledged Toriola’s growth: “Well, wumi has upgraded.”
Context: Toriola's Recent Spotlight
The debate comes amid ongoing public interest in Toriola. Earlier, Legit.ng reported that she broke her silence after a social media debate about her age, sparked by a viral video showing a dramatic moment between her and influencer Enioluwa at an event on April 25, 2026.
Reconciliation with Toyin Abraham
In a related development, Toriola and Toyin Abraham ended their rumoured seven-year feud on December 21, 2025. The two actresses met at a cinema in Ikeja, Lagos, while promoting separate projects. In a video, Toriola told Abraham she missed her, and they hugged, marking the end of their public disagreement.
