"The noise, the hype, and the opinions don’t move me" – Wumi Toriola Declares Following Drama with Chef T

Nollywood actress and movie producer Wumi Toriola has shared a lesser-known fact about herself, emphasizing her commitment to staying focused on her personal journey.

Taking to Instagram, the actress stated that she follows her own path unapologetically, not out of fear but due to her strong dedication. She made it clear that she does not get swayed by external noise, hype, or opinions. While others seek validation, she focuses on building a life anchored in purpose and resilience.

"I walk my own path, unapologetically and with unwavering focus. I stay in my lane, not out of fear, but out of fierce dedication to my own journey. The noise, the hype, the opinions—they don’t move me. Call it solitude, call it defiance, call it whatever you like. I call it growth forged through struggle and grit carved from every battle I’ve endured."

Toriola's statement comes after she recently called out popular chef, Chef T of Diary of a Kitchen Lover, for ignoring her messages while she was promoting her movie Queen Lateefah last year. She accused the chef of acting independently and no longer needing others' support.

The issue escalated when food critic Opeyemi Famakin weighed in, defending the chef and reprimanding Wumi. In response, the actress dismissed him, stating that his career lacks a clear definition. She advised him to focus on establishing himself in a long-term career before attempting to criticize her.

This is not the first time Wumi has taken a bold stand. Last year, she clapped back at a fan who criticized her for throwing indirect jabs at colleagues who, according to her, pretend to be decent. She questioned why only certain actresses are labeled "indecent" while others are celebrated for the same behavior.

In another post, Wumi subtly addressed colleagues who tried to belittle her YouTube success. She revealed that someone once referred to her as a "YouTube star," and instead of feeling insulted, she embraced it with pride. She noted that while some of her colleagues are yet to achieve success on YouTube, they continue to rely solely on the box office.

With her strong stance on self-growth and independence, Wumi Toriola continues to make it clear that she is forging her own path, regardless of industry opinions.