Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu has responded to the viral video showing him selling items at a market, brushing off the backlash and insisting he is not ashamed of his hustle.
The video, reportedly recorded by a passerby, captured the actor attending to customers and displaying his goods, a clip that quickly spread across social media and sparked mixed reactions. While some questioned why a popular actor would be seen trading, others praised his humility and work ethic.
Reacting to the controversy in a follow-up video, Madu made it clear that he is unbothered by online comments and criticism about his business.
“Una dey do video of me, dey post where I dey do my business, dey sell my market. Una still dey talk say I dey sell okrika. No wahala. I don come London again ooo, I wan buy my market. When I buy finish, I go ship am. I go still dey sell my market. Make una dey talk,” he said.
The actor added that there is dignity in every honest form of work, stressing that he will continue his trading business regardless of public opinion.
His statement has since triggered fresh conversations online, with many Nigerians debating fame, pride, and the reality of multiple income streams in the entertainment industry.
“Una dey do video of me, dey post where I dey do my business, dey sell my market. Una still dey talk say I dey sell okrika. No wahala. I don come London again ooo, I wan buy my market. When I buy finish, I go ship am. I go still dey sell my market. Make una dey talk.”
–Actor… pic.twitter.com/nx9LIPCVYc
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) April 22, 2026
