Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has warned bloggers, influencers and social media users that she will take legal action against anyone who publishes or circulates claims about her that she considers false and damaging.

The warning came in a cease-and-desist notice issued by her solicitors, Whitestone Solicitors and Consultancy, dated November 5, 2026. The actress shared the notice on her X account the same day. It was signed by her lawyer, Tope Salami, and addressed to the general public, particularly bloggers, content creators and social media users.

It alleged that certain individuals had been publishing untrue, misleading and unsubstantiated narratives capable of damaging her professional image, personal integrity and goodwill. It also accused some of them of using sponsored persons to push malicious content about her.

The lawyers demanded the immediate removal of existing posts, videos, comments and other material containing the alleged defamatory statements. They warned that anyone who continues to publish, repost, endorse or amplify such content after receiving the notice would be held legally responsible and could face proceedings and other remedies under the law.

Social media users were also cautioned against using their platforms for harassment, cyberbullying or intimidation of the actress and her business interests, and the notice said relevant posts, videos and comments may be preserved as evidence. It stressed that freedom of expression does not cover the spread of false information or the unlawful damage of another person’s reputation, and urged the public to verify information before sharing it.

The notice did not name any individual, nor did it identify the statements in question. That drew some criticism online, with a few social media users arguing that a cease-and-desist letter should name the people it is meant for.

The development comes amid renewed online conversation about Abraham and fellow actress Funke Akindele.

In October, an alleged private audio conversation involving Abraham and a TikTok user identified as Bisgold surfaced online, reportedly containing remarks about Akindele and reopening discussion about the relationship between the two actresses.

The authenticity and full context of the recording have not been independently established, and the legal notice did not point to it as the subject of the warning.

This is not the first time the actress has gone after online critics. In 2024, she reportedly petitioned the police cybercrime unit over alleged online abuse and false claims, which led to the arrest of at least one social media user. She later clarified that she had not ordered the arrest of anyone’s mother, contrary to claims circulating at the time.