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“I’ve headache”- Lady cries out , shares category of people who should avoid watching Behind The Scenes

‎A Nigerian lady who watched Behind The Scenes has outlined certain individuals who should avoid watching the movie.

‎The movie, produced by Funke Akindele and Wendy Uwadiae Imasuen, chronicles the story of Aderonke ‘Ronky-Fella’ Faniran, a thriving real estate entrepreneur whose generosity towards loved ones begins to take a toll on her life.

‎Lady’s Post Sparks Buzz

‎The lady identified as Adedera Bose Folashade on Facebook shared that the movie left her in tears.

‎In her post, she noted that the movie is filled with life lessons, advising that emotional individuals should avoid watching it

‎”Sometimes, most could end up destroying everything you’ve built and betray you 💔.If you’re very emotional, please don’t watch it o 😭 I’ve had a headache since yesterday after watching it, and it still hasn’t gone away“, She stated in her post.

Notably, Behind The Scenes.has been making waves at the box office.

The movie has grossed over ₦2.57 billion in Nigeria, making it the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time.

It also became the fastest film in West Africa to cross the ₦1 billion mark and set a new record for the highest single-day gross in Nollywood history on Boxing Day, earning ₦129.5 million.

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You Violated Peace Condition – Actress Iyabo Ojo Blames Toyin Abraham After Funke Akindele Snub

Famous Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has blamed Toyin Abraham for violating her peace condition with Funke Akindele.

This is coming two days after Funke Akindele publicly snubbed Toyin Abraham at Iyabo Ojo’s movie premiere.

The incident, which happened on Sunday, sparked reactions from netizens, with many calling for Iyabo Ojo’s intervention.

However, reacting to the controversy in an Instagram post, Iyabo who claimed to have settled the duo in the past, revealed that the reconciliation’s condition was that “no one was to shade online if any issue arose”.

According to her, they both promised to address issues off camera.

While revealing the cause of the incident that occurred on Sunday, Iyabo blamed Toyin Abraham for violating her peace agreement with Funke Akindele.

“Unfortunately, Toyin made some complaints about her movie in cinemas claiming some people or person was trying to sabotage her, some fans pointed accusing fingers towards Funke, that sparked up a fresh beef.

“I tried my very best to settle both of them, cried, knelt down, begged both parties to embrace peace which they both later did, reason you saw them a few months ago interacting with one another,” she said.

Expressing her frustration over the duo’s rivalry, Iyabo said, “I honestly don’t want to get involved anymore. Please, you all should respect that.”

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I Have Unfollowed Her And Will Never Greet Her Again – Toyin Abraham Vows After Funke Akindele Snubbed Her At Movie Premiere (Video)

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 from the event.

After Iyabo responded, Toyin greeted Funke Akindele who was sitting beside her. However,  Funke completely ignored Toyin, who, in turn, left her and went on to greet Mercy Aigbe.

The video caught the attention of Nigerians and immediately went viral.

Reacting, Toyin wrote that she has unfollowed Funke and would never greet her again.

She wrote: “I have unfollow her, God forbid bad thing. If I ever greet her again that means I am a bastard.”

A search shows that Toyin Abraham has unfollowed Funke Akindele and Funke has also ‘returned the favour’ by unfollowing Toyin.

Below is the viral video showing the moment Funke snubbed Toyin.

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The Moment Funke Akindele Snubbed Toyin Abraham At Iyabo Ojo’s Movie Premiere (Video)

There was a tense moment on Sunday when Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele appeared to ignore her colleague Toyin Abraham.

The incident took place at Iyabo Ojo’s movie premiere.

Funke was seated at the same table with Iyabo and another actress, Mercy Aigbe, when Toyin came over to greet them.

Although Iyabo and Mercy responded to her greetings, Funke looked away, completely ignoring her.

Toyin was left embarrassed by the incident and walked away from the table.

The viral video on social media has led to mixed reactions from fans.

Many feel that Funke is right to keep a grudge with Toyin, after she agreed with veteran film maker Kunle Afolayan’s criticism.

Others believe Funke should have responded and kept it professional.

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My Journey Didn’t Start In A Day – Actress Funke Akindele Reveals Measures She Took To Actualize Her Dream

Nigerian filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has opened up about the journey behind bringing her dream projects to life, offering an inspiring glimpse into the dedication and resilience required to succeed in the entertainment industry.

Sharing on her Twitter page, Funke reflected on the long path that led to the creation of her project Behind The Scenes.

She emphasized that her journey didn’t happen overnight, highlighting the role of learning, praying, and continuously re-strategizing, re-evaluating, and re-executing her plans.

“My journey didn’t start in a day. It took learning, praying, and choosing to re-strategise, re-evaluate, and re-execute. That’s how BEHIND THE SCENES became a reality,” she wrote.

Funke also expressed gratitude to those who have supported her along the way, including Mr. Patrick Lee and her fans, whom she affectionately referred to as “FANmily.”

Looking ahead, she reaffirmed her commitment to storytelling. “I’ll keep telling African stories with passion and authenticity,” she added, underscoring her dedication to representing African narratives with creativity and truth.

Her words serve as a reminder that success in the creative industry is often the result of perseverance, careful planning, and a deep commitment to one’s craft.

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Nollywood Actress, Juliana Olayode Speaks On Alleged Feud With Funke Akindele

Nollywood actress Olayode Juliana, popularly known as Toyo Baby, has denied rumours of a rift with Funke Akindele, affirming that there is no issue between them.

Speaking in an interview with BBC Pidgin, Olayode described Funke as someone she deeply respects and loves.

She said, “Funke Akindele, she’s somebody I really respect and love. You know, I look up to her. She’s an amazing human being.”

She added that their relationship is like that of a mother and child in the industry. “So me and Funke Akindele are like mother to child, like industry mother to me. So no lele, no yawa, no nothing. Nothing dey!”

The actress also addressed her decision not to kiss in movies, maintaining that it is a personal choice rooted in her beliefs.

She said she would not accept roles that require her to kiss on screen. “Before you go see me where I go kiss for film, maybe they cast me with my husband. That’s if I marry an actor, which I don’t want to marry an actor,” she said.

She admitted that when she first entered the industry, negative comments used to affect her deeply.

“Before, when I just started for this industry, if anybody talked about me, I would cry and say, oh, I’m not like this,” she said.

However, she noted that she has grown tougher over time.

“Until you see me for real hold my shirt or slap my face, by that time, I’ll know you’re dragging me,” she added, explaining that she now ignores baseless criticism.

On her stance about purity, the actress said many people limit the concept to sexual matters alone.

“I believe personally, say, the life of purity is the life where God don call all of us to live,”she said. She added that purity goes beyond sexual behaviour. “Most times people box purity, say, okay, only sexual purity. But purity, they far beyond sexual purity. Purity in character. Purity in finances. Purity in our place of work. Purity in every area and aspect of our life. Even purity in governance.”

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How Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele Helped Me When I Was In Prison – Peller Reveals (Video)

Popular Nigerian TikToker Peller has revealed that actress Funke Akindele supported him during his time in prison.

The Tiktoker was arrested in December 2025, after being involved in an alleged deliberate car accident in Lagos State.

Reacting to the circumstances that led to the accident, the Federal Road Safety Corps, ordered the arrest and prosecution of Peller for reckless driving.

However, exchanging pleasantries with actress Funke Akindele during the premiere of the movie ‘Love Notes’ on Saturday, the Tiktok streamer stated that she helped secure his release from prison.

While appreciating Funke for her kind gesture, Peller said: “she was the one who helped me when I was in prison. She was the one who helped my life.”

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I’m Not At War – Nollywood Actress, Fathia Balogun Addresses Alleged Rift With Funke Akindele

Fathia Balogun, the Nollywood actress, has denied rumors of a feud with fellow actress Funke Akindele.

The filmmaker called out bloggers for spreading false stories online.

The rumours began after Fathia celebrated her birthday on February 5, when Funke sent her a congratulatory message.

Fathia replied politely with “Ose Iya Ibeji” in Yoruba.

A blogger later suggested the exchange looked uncomfortable, leading to speculation that the actresses were at odds.

Fathia addressed the issue during a live video, insisting there was no tension between her and Funke.

She said bloggers were twisting events to create unnecessary drama and cautioned them against interfering in her personal or professional relationships.

She affirmed that Funke’s birthday message was genuine and that her response had been misunderstood.

The two actresses have previously been linked to minor controversies, including reports that Funke unfollowed and blocked Fathia on social media due to alleged disagreements over event attendance.

She said: “I am not at war with Funke Akindele. There is no bad blood between us.

“Bloggers are twisting things just to create drama and get attention. Funke’s message was genuine, and my reply was friendly. People are misunderstanding it.

“I am asking bloggers to stop interfering in my personal and professional relationships. There is no reason to spread false stories.”

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I’m Not The One Hindering Your Progress – Funke Akindele Replies Kunle Afolayan Over His Remarks On Cinema Movies

Funke Akindele, the renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker, has responded to her colleague Kunle Afolayan’s remarks on profit-making strategies and a ₦2 billion cinema gross.

Actor, Kunle Afolayan had in series of videos criticised current marketing strategies used for cinema movies.

While addressing his colleagues on his approach to filmmaking and profitability, the filmmaker during the launching of his movie ‘Anikulapo’, said “There is no competition between us. I don’t just want N1 billion or N2 billion in the cinema that I won’t be able to personally receive N10 million from.”

Also, when asked why he does not collaborate with cinema, Kunle Afolayan, during his recent appearance on ‘Lagos Business of Film Summit’, said “I want to make a film if you can guarantee I don’t have to dance to sell. We need to come up with other strategies. How do we sell without exhausting ourselves? I don’t know how the likes of Funke Akindele and others are doing it. Creating skits every day, changing costumes all the time. I can’t do it.”

However reacting to his cmments on her Instagram story, Funke who attribute Kunle’s statement to jealousy, said “I’m not the one hindering your progress. Ka rin ka po, yiye ni n ye ni

“If you can’t beat them or join them, create your own path. No allow jealousy burn you. The sky is so big for everybody to fly. Eyin Werey jojo. You can do it! The opportunities are endless, and everyone has their own path. I’m focused on mine, and I have faith in God’s plan for me.

“Go ahead and create alternative promotion or marketing strategies for promoting your business, or hire a company to handle it”, she said

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Earlier, the actor and filmmaker made the comments amid box office records of N1 billion and N2 billion set by actress Toyin Abraham, and Funke Akindele.

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It Was Truly Emotional For Me – Funke Akindele Speaks On Her Visit To Emir Of Ilorin As She Receives Blessings From The Monarch (Video)

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has shared details about her visit to the Emir of Ilorin.

The filmmaker had visited the palace of the Emir, HRH Alh Dr Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, alongside Cute Abiola, Funmi Awelewa, Erekere, and others.

Sharing a clip from the courtesy visit, Funke described it as an emotional visit as she appreciated the monarch for his warm reception.

She also appreciated her colleagues, road managers and more for their support.

“I’m deeply grateful for the royal blessings and prayers from our father, His Royal Highness, The Emir of Ilorin. This moment is truly emotional for me, and I appreciate the warm reception I’ve received. Thank You, God, for journey mercies.

“Thank you, my darling @thecuteabiola, for your support. God bless you.

“@adekunle_tv5 God bless the work of your hands.

“To my sweethearts: @theprettyfola, @thepastorpikin, @funmiawelewa, I’m grateful.

“My crew, road managers turned brothers, @piusfatoke and @officialeasyfilms, God bless you.

“Ilorin, you are amazing.

“@juicyjeff1, my relentless videographer, thank you.

“To God be the glory”.

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