Award-winning Nigerian actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has declared that her movies go beyond entertainment, claiming they serve as a medium for healing and spiritual inspiration. In a heartfelt post shared via her Instagram page on Friday, June 20, 2025, the Alakada Reloaded star said she is more than just a filmmaker — she is a prophet.
Her bold assertion came after receiving a moving message from a therapist who used her recent film, Iyalode, as part of a therapeutic session for an elderly client. According to the therapist, watching Iyalode during the session brought immense relief, comfort, and emotional release to the patient, leaving a lasting positive impact.
Sharing a screenshot of the message with her over 10 million followers, Toyin wrote:
“I just don’t shoot movies. I’m a Prophet, and I speak and heal people through my movies.”
She went on to encourage her fans to watch Iyalode, which is currently still screening in cinemas across Nigeria, assuring viewers they would leave feeling blessed and inspired.
“IYALODE is still showing in cinemas in Nigeria. Please find time to watch and be blessed,” she added.
Toyin Abraham’s statement reflects a growing recognition of the therapeutic power of storytelling, especially within African cinema. Films that reflect real-life struggles, family dynamics, trauma, and redemption often serve as mirrors for viewers, helping them process their own emotions and challenges.
Experts in psychotherapy and mental health have long embraced movies, literature, and drama as tools for emotional healing — a practice known as cinematherapy. It involves using films to provoke reflection, spark dialogue, and encourage positive transformation. In this context, Toyin’s Iyalode joins a small but powerful list of African films being used in real-world therapeutic settings.
Following her post, fans and followers flooded Toyin Abraham’s comment section with supportive messages, many of them confirming how her movies had helped them personally through difficult times.
One follower wrote:
“Your movies have saved me from depression more than once. Thank you for always pouring your heart into your work.”
Another said:
“God truly uses you, Toyin. I watched Iyalode and cried my eyes out — it healed something inside me.”
Meanwhile, some netizens praised her for boldly claiming her spiritual calling in an industry often focused on glamour and fame.
Toyin Abraham has become one of Nollywood’s most bankable stars, known for her roles in hit films like Elevator Baby, The Ghost and the Tout, and Ijakumo. Beyond acting, she has directed and produced several successful titles under her production company, Toyin Abraham Films.
Her unique storytelling style blends humor, spirituality, and life lessons — often rooted in Yoruba tradition — earning her accolades both at home and abroad. Iyalode, her latest release, explores themes of resilience, maternal strength, and generational conflict, striking a chord with both critics and viewers.
Whether her claim to spiritual prophecy is symbolic or literal, Toyin Abraham’s statement adds a profound layer to her public image. By asserting that her movies “heal,” she repositions her art as a tool for societal and personal transformation, a message that may resonate deeply in a nation where cinema and religion often intertwine.
As Iyalode continues its cinema run, the actress remains committed to telling stories that uplift, empower, and inspire — proof that Nollywood’s most powerful voices are not just entertainers, but changemakers.