Veteran Nollywood action star Sylvester Madu, famously known as Shina Rambo, has addressed the viral video that sparked heated debates across social media last year — the one that showed him reportedly selling okrika (second-hand clothes) in a market.
In a fresh interview with a content creator who approached him on the streets, Madu set the record straight, making it clear that he doesn’t sell okrika, and that the viral narrative was misleading from the start.
“It’s not Okrika, I’m Reselling Discounted Items” – Sylvester Madu
According to the actor, what many assumed to be second-hand clothes were actually brand new items he bought on sale in the United States, brought back to Nigeria to sell at a fair profit. He explained that he takes advantage of seasonal discounts abroad, ships the goods home, and sells them to make honest earnings.
“I don’t do okrika. These are clean, quality products bought on sale. I bring them home and hustle like every other man trying to make an honest living.” — Sylvester Madu
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Social Media Users Defend the Actor
The interview quickly went viral again, but this time, Nigerians rallied behind him, especially slamming the interviewer’s approach, which many described as disrespectful and condescending.
Here’s what people are saying:
• @Eghosa_Igbins: “This lady wasn’t interviewing him, she was mocking him. You don’t spend 4 minutes trying to force a man to say he’s selling okrika after he already explained himself. Poor journalism.”
• @General_Somto: “Nigerians are too used to fake lives on social media. That’s why they mock people who hustle genuinely.”
• @Mr_DaveChigozie: “That was not an interview — that was a provocation.”
• @DirectorYung: “She approached him with bias. He handled it well. Many would’ve walked away.”
• @73keys_: “This is a man doing what he has to do. Respect that.”
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Final Word
Sylvester Madu’s reaction is a reminder that dignity in labor still exists, even if society often disrespects it. In an era where flashy, unrealistic lifestyles are worshipped online, Madu’s hustle, humility, and honesty are worth celebrating — not mocking.
Watch the video below and judge for yourself.
