A viral video has stirred reactions online after Nollywood star Funke Akindele was seen seemingly snubbing her colleague, Toyin Abraham, at a recent movie premiere.
The incident happened on Sunday during the premiere of The Return of Arinzo, a film by Iyabo Ojo, held at the Balmoral Event Centre in Lagos.
In the clip making the rounds on social media, Abraham approached a table to greet fellow actors. While she exchanged pleasantries with Ojo and Mercy Aigbe, Akindele appeared not to acknowledge her greeting, keeping her attention elsewhere, an interaction that many viewers have described as awkward.
The moment has drawn even more attention given Akindele’s recent remarks about unity in the Nigerian film industry. Speaking at the premiere of Love and New Notes, a movie by Timini Egbuson, she had encouraged stronger collaboration among industry players.
“We all need to support Nollywood. There’s no competition, it’s collaboration,” she said, urging colleagues to focus on hard work and collective growth.
At the same event, Akindele praised the film’s production quality and commended its cast and crew, including the director, Kayode Kasum. She also highlighted standout performances from actors like Eniola Badmus and Odunlade Adekola, noting their growth and versatility on screen.
The latest viral moment, however, has sparked conversations among fans, with many questioning whether there is tension between the two actresses or if the incident was simply taken out of context.