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Toyin Abraham vowed never to greet Funke Akindele again after a perceived snub at a Lagos premiere, amid a rivalry highlighted by social media and mutual Instagram unfollowing.
- On Sunday, March 29, 2026, actress Toyin Abraham attempted to greet colleague Funke Akindele at Iyabo Ojo's movie premiere in Lagos, sparking widespread online debate after a viral video surfaced.
- The incident reignited long-standing discussions about a rivalry spanning over a decade between the two Nollywood stars, characterized by box-office competition and fan comparisons since the early 2010s.
- Footage from the Balmoral Event Centre showed Abraham leaning in to greet Akindele for more than 5 seconds, yet Akindele maintained a forward gaze and did not visibly acknowledge the gesture.
- Following the event, Abraham unfollowed Akindele on Instagram and wrote in a now-deleted post, "If I ever greet her again, that means I'm a bastard!"
- Neither actress has issued an official statement, while online reactions remain sharply divided between those criticizing the alleged snub and others defending personal boundaries.
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Reactions As Funke Akindele Snubs Toyin Abraham At Iyabo Ojo’s Premiere
Nollywood actresses Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham have sparked reactions on social media following an incident at the premiere of a new film by Iyabo Ojo in Lagos. The event, which had many actors and celebrities in attendance, drew attention after a video from the premiere began circulating online. In the clip, Abraham was seen approaching a table where Akindele was seated with Ojo and other guests. While some people at the table responded t…
Toyin Abraham vows never to greet Funke Akindele after public snub
Famous Nigerian actress, Toyin Abraham, has vowed never to exchange pleasantries with colleague, Funke Akindele again. Toyin stated this after being snubbed by Funke in public. DAILY POST reports that Funke had during the premiere of actress Iyabo Ojo’s movie on Sunday night, refused to answer Toyin Abraham’s greetings despite tapping her hand and mentioning her name. Toyin was heard saying “Aunty Funke, good evening ma.” In response, Funke comp…
I Have Unfollowed Her And Will Never Greet Her Again - Toyin Abraham Vows After Funke Akindele Snubbed Her At Movie Premiere - NewsTmes.com.ng
Toyin Abraham, the Nollywood actress, has unfollowed her colleague Funke Akindele on Instagram following a public snub at a movie premiere. Both women were attending the premiere of a movie produced by Iyabo Ojo’s company. Toyin went to the table where Iyabo Ojo was sitting and greeted Iyabo as can be seen in a video … The post I Have Unfollowed Her And Will Never Greet Her Again – Toyin Abraham Vows After Funke Akindele Snubbed Her At Movie Pre…
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