Nollywood stars Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele have rekindled their friendship, ending a years-long rivalry that once divided fans and industry insiders. This development comes a year after Toyin publicly called for peace and reconciliation between herself, Funke, and Mercy Aigbe, seeking to end persistent feuds in the Yoruba film sector.
The actresses recently followed each other on Instagram and exchanged affectionate comments, signaling a new chapter in their relationship. Toyin praised Funke’s video, writing, “Aunty Funke, you hot oooo,” to which Funke responded playfully, calling Toyin “onijogbon” (stubborn fellow) and thanking her for the compliment.
Their renewed camaraderie follows Toyin’s earlier reflections on their competition, admitting that intense rivalry and gossip created divisions but emphasizing that time and maturity have taught them to compete healthily without animosity. Toyin acknowledged Funke’s success as an inspiration and celebrated her milestone of breaking the N1 billion box office record, which challenged others, including herself, to aim higher.
This positive turn highlights growing calls within Nollywood for solidarity and collaboration among actresses, encouraging a culture of mutual respect and support rather than divisive competition.
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