A TikTok video featuring actor Sylvester Madu, popularly known as Shina Rambo, has evoked strong emotions among viewers as it shows him engaging in a new venture - selling second-hand clothes, specifically okrika, at a market in Enugu.
The video, shared by a user named @ejimaa, captures Madu arranging his merchandise while dressed in work attire. The user's caption reads, "Saw our favorite actor today Shina Rambo selling at Enugu ngwo."
This video has generated mixed reactions from netizens, with some applauding the actor for his honest side hustle, while others criticize the TikTok user for filming him without consent.
One commenter, preshlenas, expressed support for Madu's choice, stating, "What if he's selling? Y'all just prefer those living fake lives and flaunting luxuries in the name of actors. As long as he isn't stealing, I support whatever hustle he chooses."
Meanwhile, amarah.shuga raised concerns about Madu's transition from playing armed roles in movies to engaging in physical sales, saying, "My problem is that this guy used to act where he carried guns. I hope things don't frustrate him to the point of carrying guns physically."
Another commenter, official_peace_fidelis, challenged the notion that people who sell goods in markets are automatically considered poor, stating, "So people who are selling in the market now are poor people? Just entertain yourselves."
Netizen Nicolenicol21 questioned the criticism, stating, "And so what? He shouldn't hustle to feed himself again? You people are very annoying."
While opinions varied, jamilaah_ibrahim emphasized that everyone experiences downtimes and how they choose to overcome them should not be judged, saying, "Is it a crime? Would you have preferred seeing him stealing? Everyone has their down moment, and how they choose to sort it out shouldn't be anybody's business."
Responding to the video, stormiee20 proposed that Madu might be acting, suggesting, "Another classic guy, he must be acting. It might not be what you are thinking."
Similarly, faith__godfrey advocated for respecting people's choices and opinions, stating, "Movie or no movie... What's wrong with selling clothes at the market? Let people be; respect people's opinion."
The TikTok video has sparked discussions and conversations across social media platforms, drawing attention to Sylvester Madu's unexpected career shift and generating curiosity about his current circumstances.
Watch the video below:
@ejimaa
Saw our popular actor #syvestermadu Selling at En