“I am going nonetheless dey promote my market” — Actor Sylvester Madu reacts to viral video
Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu has reacted to a viral video exhibiting him promoting items in a market, stating that he’s unbothered by the criticism trailing the clip.
The video, reportedly recorded by an unidentified passerby, captured the actor attending to clients whereas displaying his wares.
The footage rapidly unfold throughout social media platforms, sparking combined reactions, with some customers questioning why a identified actor would interact in petty buying and selling.
Actor addresses backlash
Responding in a video shared on-line, Madu dismissed the mockery, stressing that there’s dignity in sincere work no matter standing.
He defined that he had travelled to London to restock his items and would proceed his enterprise upon return.
“Una dey do video of me, dey submit the place I dey do my enterprise, dey promote my market. Una nonetheless dey speak say I dey promote okrika. No wahala. I don come London once more ooo, I wan purchase my market. After I purchase end, I am going ship am. I am going nonetheless dey promote my market. Make una dey speak.”
Historical past of celebrities in commerce
This isn’t the primary time a Nigerian superstar has confronted scrutiny for participating in enterprise outdoors leisure.
In 2021, actress Persistence Ozokwor was praised after showcasing her farming actions, whereas others have overtly promoted facet hustles.
Madu’s response displays a rising narrative encouraging a number of earnings streams amid Nigeria’s {economic} realities.
Watch the video beneath…
“Una dey do video of me, dey submit the place I dey do my enterprise, dey promote my market. Una nonetheless dey speak say I dey promote okrika. No wahala. I don come London once more ooo, I wan purchase my market. After I purchase end, I am going ship am. I am going nonetheless dey promote my market. Make una dey speak.”
–Actor… pic.twitter.com/nx9LIPCVYc
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) April 22, 2026