By George Omagbemi Sylvester
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has reportedly vowed never to greet Funke Akindele again after an embarrassing public moment at Iyabo Ojo’s movie premiere in Lagos, where a now-viral video appeared to show Funke ignoring Toyin’s respectful greeting. The drama has quickly become one of the most talked-about celebrity tensions in Nigeria’s entertainment space today. Toyin Abraham, Funke Akindele Iyabo Ojo.
The incident happened on Sunday, March 29, 2026, during the premiere of “The Return of Arinzo”, where footage circulated online showing Toyin approaching Funke’s table and appearing to greet her without receiving a response. Shortly after, reports said Toyin unfollowed Funke on Instagram and declared that she would not repeat such a gesture again. The Return of Arinzo
This is no longer ordinary celebrity gossip; it is a public breakdown of respect between two major Nollywood powerhouses. In an industry built as much on image as influence, public silence can wound more deeply than spoken insults.
Whether this tension is personal, professional, or political, one truth stands out: some bridges in Nigerian entertainment are not merely shaking; they are collapsing in full public view.
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