Awkward Moment as Funke Akindele Ignores Toyin Abraham at Iyabo Ojo’s Movie Premiere
Story: written by Zara March 30,2026
There was a noticeable moment of tension on Sunday when Nollywood star Funke Akindele appeared to ignore her colleague, Toyin Abraham, during a movie premiere hosted by Iyabo Ojo.
The incident occurred while Funke was seated at the same table with Iyabo and fellow actress Mercy Aigbe. When Toyin approached to exchange greetings, Iyabo and Mercy acknowledged her warmly, but Funke reportedly turned away and did not respond.
The situation left Toyin visibly uncomfortable, prompting her to quietly walk away from the table.
A video of the moment has since gone viral online, sparking divided reactions among fans and followers.
While some supporters argue that Funke may have valid reasons to distance herself—especially following Toyin’s alignment with comments made by veteran filmmaker Kunle Afolayan—others believe the situation should have been handled more professionally, given the public setting.
