It was scripted – but it landed too real.
A behind-the-scenes clip from Toyin Abraham’s new movie set went viral on November 6, showing veteran actress Sola Sobowale delivering a slap to Toyin during filming – and it left a visible red mark / scar on Toyin’s cheek.
In the clip, Toyin is seen seated, visibly unsettled, with people fanning her and checking on her after the take.
What made fans go crazy was Toyin’s reaction:
Instead of stopping the shoot or asking for the scene to be toned down, Toyin reportedly insisted they RETAKE the same scene – to get it perfect for the film.
The clip was watermarked by MASSMEDIANAIJA and didn’t name the production, but both actresses are currently on set together for Toyin’s upcoming December cinema film “Bestie” – where Sola Sobowale plays Mama Ngozi and Legendary Nollywood Actor Pete Edochie plays Papa Ngozi. Toyin is producer/director/star of Bestie, set for December 16, 2026 release.
No beef – it’s pure method acting from Mama Sola. Fans are saying: “Sola Sobowale no dey play when e reach slap scene. Toyin be like real producer, she still say do am again”
Both women were together just days earlier on Nov 3 at Sola’s Joseph and Esther Homes elderly care facility launch in Ibadan, where Toyin was a guest – so all love.
