Social media was buzzing recently as a decade-old tweet by popular Nigerian actor Timini Egbuson resurfaced, stirring up a storm of reactions online. The tweet, originally posted in 2011, offered some eyebrow-raising advice on how to win over University of Lagos (Unilag) babes.

In the now-deleted tweet, the 36-year-old actor suggested that mentioning a boat cruise was the key to getting a Unilag babe to be interested. The post quickly garnered attention, prompting Timini to deactivate his Twitter account in response to the ensuing backlash.

Resurfacing Reactions

Netizens wasted no time in sharing their thoughts on Timini’s old tweet and his subsequent actions. While some users expressed understanding, citing his younger age at the time of the post, others criticized him for the content of the tweet.

Understanding and Forgiveness

Amid the flurry of comments, many users offered grace to the Nollywood star, acknowledging that people evolve over time and that mistakes made in the past should not define one’s present character. Some emphasized the need to consider the context of the tweet and the growth Timini may have undergone since then.

Defending Timini’s old tweet

In response to the criticism, several users came to Timini’s defense, urging others to move on from a tweet made over a decade ago. They highlighted the unfairness of judging someone based on their past actions and emphasized the importance of focusing on the present.

Many Nigerians reacted to the tweet the Nollywood star shared 13 years ago, with some of them showing him some grace.
A number of them noted that he was way younger when he shared the post.

Read some of their comments below:

Madubukoceci: “Y’all should remember he made that post 13yrs ago.”
Iam__ayaoba: “2011 was a long time ago. He was young!! Y’all should cut him some slack.”
Nuel_la_nigzx:
“I hope Y’all can see it’s 2011 right?? Cause looking at grown people just jump to comment without observing well is funny..”
maazigents: “Ah ah Una no Dey see date? These women he didn’t still lie.”
mundanequeen_: “Can you all allow timini rest?” Sanni_j.o: “C’mon 2011. Move on guys.”
Mamasitah_: “But this was 2011, let’s see y’all old tweets, bring it on.”
wickcityng: “That’s 13yrs ago. Please Forgive.”

mokya_scents: “Timini doesn’t act his age at all.”
____shegn: “Post of 2011 is what you are posting,

ebere:
“Whoever went as far as 13 years ago to bring this up has a mental issue.”
brbsextoysnigeria: “I don’t blame him! I blame the girls that gave him bragging rights.”
lovinglife.1987: “Common guys. 2011 was 13 years ago. Dude was 23.”
cellarrouge: “But whether old or new tweet what matters is he lie?”
a.m.a.k.a_______: “That’s his past na. He was very young then. A lot of us have definitely done or say somethings we weren’t suppose to say or do. He’s grown now and I’m sure he has a different way of how he sees life. Y’all shouldn’t be judgmental please.”

Timini Clashes with Fan

In a separate incident, Timini found himself in another social media spat when a female fan criticized his appearance. The actor swiftly fired back, questioning the fan’s own attractiveness, showcasing his willingness to engage with detractors.

The resurgence of Timini’s old tweet serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of online content and the potential consequences of past statements. As the actor navigates through the fallout, the incident prompts reflection on the power of forgiveness, growth, and the importance of context in shaping perceptions.

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