Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has openly expressed frustration over what she described as constant oppression and intimidation by estate executives.
Taking to her Instagram page, the actress lamented that some estate executives appear to wield power without empathy, claiming they often intimidate residents more than politicians. She criticised what she called their “emperor-like” behaviour and stressed that residents should not be treated as subjects.
An emotional Toriola revealed that she feels oppressed, intimidated, and exhausted by the situation, adding that she is considering relocating to her other residence in the Eliot area.
“You see these so-called estate executives; they oppress and intimidate more than politicians. Let me pack and go to my other house in Eliot. Lekki landlady in the mud. Estate executives are not emperors. Power without empathy is oppression, and residents are not subjects. I am oppressed, intimidated, and I am tired,” she wrote.
She further called on her neighbours in Eliot to engage with her in the comment section, describing the situation as overwhelming.
This is not the first time the Yoruba actress has spoken out on issues affecting her and her colleagues. Last year, Toriola addressed the belief that celebrities should remain silent in the face of bullying, stressing that public figures are humans with emotions and that fame does not erase feelings.
In a separate incident, the actress called out production managers in the Yoruba film industry over what she described as nonchalant attitudes towards cast and crew, recounting a bitter experience on a movie set and advising colleagues to speak up.
Toriola has also previously criticised producers over the type of roles she is often offered, particularly violent roles, expressing concern about how such portrayals could affect her personal life and search for love.
Additionally, she has spoken against godfatherism in the entertainment industry, warning that it can stifle opportunities, block potential helpers, and breed resentment, ultimately harming the careers and well-being of those involved.
