- Toyin Abraham shared a behind-the-scenes video from the set of her upcoming Nollywood film Bestie, due in cinemas on December 16
- The clip captured a candid moment between Nollywood legends Pete Edochie and Sola Shobowale that quickly caught fans' attention
- Viewers flooded the comments with excitement over the interaction, with one fan writing about 'respect and humility'
A candid, behind-the-scenes clip from the set of Toyin Abraham's upcoming film *Bestie* has sent Nollywood fans into a frenzy after it was posted on Instagram on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
The short promotional video, filmed handheld inside a hotel room and hallway, carries the tagline "Besties by Choice, Strangers by Betrayal" and introduces the film's December 16 cinema release date.
Source: Instagram
But it was one unscripted moment involving two of Nigeria's most celebrated screen veterans that truly got people talking.
The clip captures a warm, playful exchange between Pete Edochie and Sola Shobowale on set, with Shobowale's visible excitement as she interacts with the legendary actor proving infectious.
The energy between the two icons gave fans a glimpse of the chemistry audiences can expect when *Bestie* hits cinemas.
Source: Instagram
Toyin Abraham, who produced the film and shared the video, appears to have pulled off something of a casting coup by uniting two of Nollywood's biggest names in a single project.
Here is the Instagram video of the two veteran actors after they met on Toyin Abraham's location:
Fans react to the viral clip
The reactions in the comments section were overwhelmingly warm, with many fans saying the video left them grinning from ear to ear.
@adiresleek wrote:
"If you don't smile watching this na you know wetin do you ooo"
@akpofunure_roseline commented:
"You see this thing call respect and humility, if u nor get am... Try earn am."
@iamnafhizat shared:
"I had my teeth out all through"
@officialoladimeji_ reacted:
"È pariwo Worldbest."
@realtalk_with_mummy_j wrote:
"Awww! How many times did you watch it? It's auntie Sola @solasobowale jumping for like a happy child for me. Thank you Bestie @toyin_abraham for bringing my favourites together in one space. December go loud. May God keep us beyond in Jesus name."
@thejerryannadded:
"See me oh, see me oh.!"
With *Bestie* arriving in cinemas on December 16, early buzz suggests Toyin Abraham may have one of the season's most anticipated Nollywood releases on her hands.
Pete Edochie speaks about polygamy
Legit.ng reported that veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie shared his perspective on polygamy during an interview with content creator Isbae U, who pressed him on the subject.
While discussing the practice, Pete Edochie recounted his late uncle's story, who was married to three wives. The veteran actor used his uncle’s experience to illustrate his views on the complexities and challenges that can come with polygamy.
Source: Legit.ng
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