By Ghazali Ibrahim
There was mild drama in Nollywood over the weekend after a viral video appeared to show Funke Akindele seemingly ignoring her colleague Toyin Abraham at a movie premiere in Lagos.
The incident occurred on Sunday at the premiere of Iyabo Ojo’s film, The Return of Arinzo, held at the Balmoral Event Centre in Lagos where several top figures in the Nigerian film industry gathered for the event.
In videos circulating online, Toyin Abraham was seen approaching Funke Akindele in what appeared to be a greeting gesture.
However, Akindele’s response or lack of it quickly drew attention, with many viewers interpreting the moment as a snub.
The footage has since gone viral across social media platforms, sparking widespread debate among fans and followers of both actresses.
While some social media users criticised the perceived cold interaction, others argued that the moment may have been taken out of context, suggesting it could have been a misunderstanding or a brief lapse during a busy event.
A few commentators also linked the incident to longstanding rumours of rivalry between the two Nollywood stars, although neither party has publicly confirmed any feud.
Both actresses are among the most influential figures in Nollywood.
Funke Akindele is widely known for blockbuster productions and record-breaking box office successes, making her one of the highest-grossing filmmakers in Nigeria.
Toyin Abraham, on the other hand, has also built a strong reputation as a filmmaker and actress, with several commercially successful films to her name, including recent box office hits.
The development has once again highlighted how off-screen interactions among celebrities can quickly become major talking points, especially in an era driven by social media visibility.
For now, fans continue to speculate on the nature of the interaction, as calls grow for clarity from both actresses.
