A viral video circulated by TikTok user @ejimaa stirred quite a storm online, alleging that Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu was seen selling second-hand clothes, or ‘Okrika,’ in an Enugu market.
Watch the aforementioned video.
We at Mandy News looked into these claims in order in order to separate the truth from the rumors.
The Claim
The claim is that Sylvester Madu, a respected Nollywood actor, has taken up selling ‘Okrika’ in Enugu as a side hustle, based on a video where Madu is seen seemingly sorting and selling clothes.
The Investigation
Our team reached out to several industry insiders who confirmed that Madu was on set for a new movie when the alleged video was taken.
Upon a detailed review of the viral video, we noticed Madu sporting a distinctive dreadlocked hairstyle adorned with cowries – quite different from his regular style evident on his Instagram profile.
Check Sylvester Madu’s Instagram.
This hairstyle anomaly, combined with our sources’ information, strongly suggests that Madu was in character for a movie role, not engaging in an ‘Okrika’ business.
The Actor’s Reaction
Madu addressed the viral rumors in a TikTok live stream, expressing his annoyance at the negative spin by bloggers and further implying that his ‘Okrika’ selling activity was part of a movie set.
Madu’s response to the rumors.
Our Rating: Mostly False
While the video does depict Madu in a market setting, evidence suggests this was a movie set rather than an actual business venture. As such, the claim that Sylvester Madu has taken up selling ‘Okrika’ is Mostly False.
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