A viral video has surfaced online capturing the moment popular Nollywood actress Funke Akindele appeared to ignore her colleague Toyin Abraham at a recent event.
The incident occurred at the official premiere of The Return of Arinzo, held on March 29, 2026, at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace, ahead of its nationwide cinema release on April 3, 2026.
In the clip, Funke Akindele—often referred to as the Queen of the Box Office—was seated alongside Iyabo Ojo and Mercy Aigbe. Toyin Abraham was seen approaching the group, exchanging greetings with Mercy Aigbe and Iyabo Ojo before reaching out to Funke in an attempt to greet her.
However, Funke appeared to ignore the gesture completely. Toyin then moved on to greet others nearby before returning to her seat.
The moment has drawn heightened attention, especially in light of both actresses’ recent box office achievements. Funke Akindele’s Behind the Scenes has shattered records, grossing over ₦2.7 billion across West Africa to become Nollywood’s highest-grossing film. Similarly, Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty crossed the ₦1 billion mark, marking a major milestone in her directorial career.
As reactions continue to flood social media, fans remain divided, with many speculating about the nature of the relationship between the two stars.
Watch the moment below;
As expected, the viral video of Funke Akindele appearing to ignore Toyin Abraham has sparked mixed reactions online.
While some criticized Funke for the gesture, others argued that she may simply be avoiding what they described as “fake love,” insisting she shouldn’t be expected to exchange pleasantries publicly if there are underlying issues privately.
In addition, netizens have resurfaced an old video they claim explains the tension between Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham.
In the clip, Toyin is seen criticizing Funke and her team, alleging that they instructed cinemas to prioritize Behind the Scenes over her film Oversabi Aunty.
Watch the videos below;
@phebeola20 #behindthescenes #funkeakindele #toyinabraham #oversabiaunty ♬ original sound – phebian
@abekefunky #trendingvideo #tiktok #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #goviral ♬ original sound – ❤️ 🚶♀️ Madam Abeke 😋❤️
Following the embarrassment, Toyin Abraham has unfollowed Funke Akindele and by extension promised never to greet her again.
Toyin Abraham wrote, “I have unfollow her, God forbid bad thing. If I ever greet her again, that means I am a bastard.”
Checkout social media reactions as Funke Akindele publicly ignores Toyin Abraham at the movie premiere, see below;
gifted_phee said, “December 2025, Toyin ganged up with Niyi Akinmolayan to accuse Funke of sabotaging them in the cinema. Lots of false narratives were being pushed to discredit and paint Funke as a villain because Toyin’s movie, Oversabi Aunty figures weren’t good in the opening weekend Now that both movies are out of the cinema, you want to start forming friendship. No be everyone sabi do oju-aye. Maintain the same energy. On a straight lineeeeee…😂😂.”
ble_ssing_sunday commented, “If you’re not in talking terms with someone, keep the same energy when you see them. No need for the fake checkups.”
omashola_vee added, “Wait you people are funny… So you expect me to respond to someone I don’t normally talk to just because we meet in an event…. No dear keep that same energy when u see me…. I ain’t a 2faced being.”
senator_olanrewaju wrote, “Aunty Funke Onilara, Ekale ma. Later she will be saying she is not in competition with anyone…, What is this called. This is what Lizzy has been saying. Abosi too much for Nollywood industry.”
chinenye_emmaculate remarked, “I love aunty funke never sugar coating her emotion 😂😂😂always on business.”
