Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has denied reports alleging that she was responsible for the re-arrest of an X influencer, Big Ayo, who previously clashed with her online in 2024.
The actress, in a reaction to the viral claim on Tuesday, described the report as “fake and false,” noting that she had no involvement in any such action and was busy on a movie set at the time the allegation surfaced.A
“Arrest Ayo as how, pls this is fake and false news. I’m on set filming. Pls kindly disregard. I didn’t get Ayo or anyone arrested; it’s all love from me. Thank you and I will advise you to kindly take this down pls,” she stated.
The allegation originated from a now-deleted post by an X user, Khan, who had claimed that Ayo had “allegedly been arrested again” at the instance of the actress.
The post quickly went viral, sparking conversations around Abraham’s past actions against online trolls.
However, another X user, Prince Adeshina,has refuted the claim, clarifying that the actress was at a film location and is not aware of any arrest.
“For the attention of the general public: Toyin Abraham was at a movie location and did not arrest Ayo. We urge the general public to consider the circulating report as fake news,” Adeshina wrote
The resurfaced allegation appears to draw from a previous high-profile incident in July 2024, when Toyin Abraham took legal action against individuals accused of cyberbullying her on social media.
Nigerian artists shine at 52nd AMA Awards.
Nigeria is well represented as popular afrobeats stars, Rema, Wizkid, and Burna Boy, have been nominated at the 52nd American Music Awards nominees.The American Music Awards (AMAs), is one of America’s most prestigious music honours.
It was produced by Dick Clark Productions since 1974,winners are determined entirely by public vote. Fans decide through the AMAs website and social media, making it one of the major awards shows where audience power is everything.
The 52nd ceremony is scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026 and will be hosted by Queen Latifah, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Taylor Swift led the overall nomination overall nominations with eight, followed closely by Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and sombr with seven each, while Alex Warren and Lady Gaga each earned six.Burna Boy, Rema, and Wizkid have all secured nominations for Best Afrobeats Artist.
They’ll face competition from South African star Tyla and Ghanaian-American artist MOLIY. With voting in the hands of the fans, the Nigerian contingent will be counting on their massive global fanbases to bring one of those slots home.
Below is the full list of nominees;Artist of the Year.Bad Bunny ,Bruno Mars, BTS,Harry Styles,Justin Bieber,Kendrick Lamar,Lady Gaga,Morgan Wallen ,Sabrina Carpenter.New Artist of the Year;Alex Warren,Ella Langley,KATSEYE,Leon Thomas,OliviaDean,sombr.
Album of the Year ;Cardi B – “AM I THE DRAMA?”,Fuerza Regida – “111xpantia”,Justin Bieber – “SWAG”,,Lady Gaga – “Mayhem” ,Morgan Wallen – “I’m The Problem” ,Olivia Dean – “The Art of Loving”,Playboi Carti – “MUSIC” ,Sabrina Carpenter – “Man’s Best Friend” ,Tate McRae – “So Close To What”,Taylor Swift – “The Life of a Showgirl..
Song of the Year;Alex Warren – “Ordinary”,Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”,The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – “Golden”,Kehlani – “Folded”,Leon Thomas – “MUTT”,Morgan Wallen – “I’m The Problem”,Olivia Dean – “Man I Need”,Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”,sombr – “back to friends”,Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia.
Collaboration of the Year;BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman – “All The Way”,David Guetta, Teddy Swims, Tones And I – “Gone Gone Gone”,Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae – “What I Want”,PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson – “Stateside”,Shaboozey,Jelly Roll – “Amen”.
Social Song of the Year;Disco Lines,Tinashe – “No Broke Boys”,PinkPantheress – “Illegal”,Role Model – “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out”,Tyla – “CHANEL”,Zara Larsson – “Lush Life”.
Best Music Video;KATSEYE – “Gnarly”,ROSALÍA, Björk, Yves Tumor_“Berghain”,Sabrina Carpenter – “Manchild”,Taylor Swift – “The Fate of Ophelia” ,Tyla – “CHANEL”.Best Soundtrack,F1 The Album,Hazbin Hotel: Season Two,KPop Demon Hunters ,Wicked: For Good,Charli xcx – Wuthering Heights.
Tour of the Year;Beyoncé – “Cowboy,Carter Tour”,Kendrick Lamar,SZA – “Grand National Tour”,Lady Gaga – “The Mayhem Ball”Oasis – “Oasis Live ‘25 Tour,Shakira – “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour”, Breakout Tour Benson Boone – “American Heart World Tour”,Kali Uchis – “The Sincerely, Tour”,The Marías – “Submarine Tour”,Megan Moroney – “Am I Okay? Tour”,Sleep Token – “Even in Arcadia Tour.
Breakthrough Album of the Year;Olivia Dean – “The Art of Loving”,sombr – “I Barely Know Her”,Zara Larsson – “Midnight Sun”.Best Throwback Song;4 Non Blondes – “What’s Up”,Black Eyed Peas – “Rock That Body” ,Goo Goo Dolls – “Iris”.
Best Vocal Performance;Alex Warren – “Ordinary”,The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami – “Golden”,Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”,RAYE – “WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!”,SIENNA SPIRO – “Die on this Hill”,Song of the Summer Alex Warren – “FEVER DREAM”,Bella Kay – “iloveitiloveitiloveit”,BTS – “SWIM”,Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”,Harry Styles – “American Girls”,Noah Kahan – “The Great Divide”,PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson – “Stateside.
Best Male Pop Artist;Alex Warren,Benson Boone,Ed Sheeran,Harry Styles,Justin Bieber.
Best Female Pop Artist;Lady Gaga ,Olivia Dean,Sabrina, Carpenter,Tate McRae,Taylor Swift. Breakthrough Country Artist;Sam Barber,Tucker Wetmore,Zach Top.
Best Country Song;BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman – “All The Way”,Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”,Morgan Wallen – “Just In Case”,Russell Dickerson – “Happen To Me”,Shaboozey – “Good News.
Hip-Hop Categories.
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist;Don Toliver,Kendrick Lamar,Playboi Carti,Tyler, The Creator,YoungBoy Never Broke Again.
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist;Cardi B,Doechii ,GloRilla,Sexyy Red,YKNIECE.
Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist;EsDeeKid,Monaleo,PLUTO.Best Hip-Hop Song;Cardi B – “ErrTime”,Drake – “NOKIA”,Gunna, Burna Boy – “wgft”,Playboi Carti, The Weeknd – “Rather Lie”,YKNIECE, Quavo, Metro Boomin, Breskii – “Take Me Thru Dere.
Best Hip-Hop Album ;Cardi B – “AM I THE DRAMA?”,Don Toliver – “OCTANE”,Gunna – “The Last Wun”,Playboi Carti – “MUSIC” ,YoungBoy Never Broke Again – “MASA”.
Afrobeats Categories;Best Afrobeats Artist,Burna Boy,MOLIY,Rema ,Tyla,Wizkid.
