By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Renowned Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has taken to social media to celebrate Flash Black Friday by sharing nostalgic throwback photos of herself and her colleagues, Doris Simeon and Empress Njamah.
Posting on Instagram, Akindele urged fans to engage with the pictures, playfully warning them against swiping through the slides unless they tagged the actresses.
“Hmmm. Don’t swipe!! If you do, then tag them!!” she captioned the post.
The pictures sparked a wave of reactions from fans and fellow celebrities, who reminisced about the past and praised Akindele for her remarkable growth in the industry.
Empress Njamah, one of those featured in the photos, expressed her excitement, saying, “Kindly allow me to frame this. Fly girls that year. The eyes have eet. Omo, we hawt like that. Busted.”
Celebrity stylist Toyin Lawani also reacted, stating, “That year, you couldn’t tell us nothing; we were still the flyest that season. All I see is growth, super proud of you always.”
Other Nollywood stars, including Omowunmi Dada, Juliana Olayode, Jamiu Azeez, Toyin Alausa, and Biola Bayo, shared similar sentiments, acknowledging the actress’s journey in the industry and celebrating her success.
Nancy Isime described the post as “too inspiring,” while Uzee Usman emphasized the power of resilience, calling the last photo “everything and more.”
Fans also flooded the comment section, commending Akindele for her perseverance and achievements over the years.
One user, Abayomi Alvin, wrote, “Mama. Chai! You have hustled!! And we are glad it’s paying.”
Another, Hardeholar Bisola, noted, “Thank God for growth and how far you’ve come. Keep going because one with God is a majority.”
