Nollywood Actor Sylvester Madu Speaks After Viral Video of Him Selling Fose: "I Dey Sell My Market"
- Actor Sylvester Madu has debunked hard times claims, sharing a business trip to London for goods sourcing
- A video showing Madu selling clothes had sparked speculation, but he insisted on his legitimate entrepreneurial activities
- Fans rally in support, challenging critics and reaffirming the importance of honest work in tough times
Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu has dismissed claims that he has fallen on hard times, after footage of him displaying clothes and calling on buyers sparked widespread speculation that he had resorted to selling second-hand clothing, known in Ghana as 'fose', to make ends meet.
In a video, he indicated that a viral video showing him selling clothes was taken while he was doing his legitimate business.
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Sylvester Madu sells 'fose' on the streets
Madu's controversy began months ago when a clip surfaced online showing him displaying clothes on the floor in what many assumed was a second-hand market, triggering mixed reactions across social media.
Madu had also recently been spotted at Evangelist Ebuka Obi's Zion Prayer Movement Outreach (ZPMO) ministry, adding to public curiosity about his current circumstances.
The actor had remained silent on the matter until now, until he decided to address the rumours in a recent video shared online.
Madu pushed back firmly against that narrative, pointing to his location in the video and challenging viewers to determine whether it resembled an okrika market. He appeared to be inside a large mall or airport, with people moving around with luggage and others seated in conversation.
The 51-year-old explained that he had travelled to London to source goods which he intended to ship back to Nigeria for commercial sale, a straightforward import business, not a sign of financial distress.
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Far from being embarrassed, the Nollywood ace said he had no intention of stopping his business and told those who had recorded and circulated the footage that they were free to keep talking.
The clarification drew strong support from fans, many of whom turned on the critics directly.
Several supporters questioned whether those mocking the actor would step in to feed him and his family, arguing he was simply engaged in honest, legitimate work. Others echoed the sentiment, saying no one should be ridiculed for finding a way to earn a living.
A small number of sceptics questioned whether the video was recent, with one commenter suggesting Madu looked "too fresh" for the footage to be current. The remark was swiftly met with backlash from defenders who insisted the video was genuine.
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What fans said about Sylvester Madu's video
YEN.com.gh compiled some reactions below:
i.am.chiii said:
"But he's making legitimate money, why are people mocking him? mxcheew."
its_frank_zulu said:
"They even said you were begging a man of God to lay hands on you. Yeye people.🔥"
marco_no_lele said:
"Leave this man alone…You think those women buying Range Rovers and all that are making it from Nollywood? The industry can’t even float their finances, so I don’t see a problem with a side hustle here, just as the ladies do BBL and do their secret side hustle."
May Edochie vacations in Ghana, Yul teased
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that May Edochie had visited Ghana, spending time at the Asenema Waterfalls, ahead of her birthday.
The pre-birthday vacation stirred social media frenzy amid ongoing fallout from the Nollywood actress' split with her ex-husband, Yul Edochie.
Fans mocked Yul by linking his recent posts to May's evident joy and independence during her getaway.
Source: YEN.com.gh
