Nollywood actor Sylvester Madu, popularly known as Shina Rambo, has refuted claims that he was selling okrika (second-hand clothing) after a video of him selling clothes on the floor of a popular market in Enugu State went viral in 2023.
The video sparked rumours that the actor was involved in selling thrifted clothes.
In an interview with media personality Patience Yisa, Sylvester clarified that the clothes shown in the video were not second-hand items and that the location where they were displayed did not necessarily indicate they were okrika.
He explained that he imports brand-new clothes from the United States and has several shops that are managed by his employees.
Sylvester Madu further stated, “First of all, I don’t sell okrika. Those clothes I was filmed selling are not necessarily okrika because they were on the floor. I don’t sell okrika. I import from the U.S.”
The actor emphasized his active involvement in his clothing business, noting that he has been in the trade for over 30 years. He added, “I have multiple shops and I have boys who sell for me. I don’t do big man, I go to the field to sell by myself. I have a lot of people selling for me. I have different shops. I monitor my business. I have been doing this business for over 30 years.”
Sylvester Madu’s clarification seeks to dispel the misconceptions surrounding his business activities and highlight his long-standing involvement in the clothing industry.
