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Nigeria: Trending - Reactions As Funke Akindele Snubs Toyin Abraham At Movie Premiere

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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