Actor Sylvester Madu reacts to viral video of him selling Okrika

 Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu has reacted to a viral video showing him selling goods in a market, stating that he is unbothered by the criticism trailing the clip.

The footage quickly spread across social media platforms, sparking mixed reactions, with some users questioning why a known actor would engage in petty trading.

Responding in a video shared online, Madu dismissed the mockery, stressing that there is dignity in honest work regardless of status.

He explained that he had travelled to London to restock his goods and would continue his business upon return.

“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.”

Madu’s response reflects a growing narrative encouraging multiple income streams amid Nigeria’s economic realities.

Watch the video below…

“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