Funke Akindele rekindles friendship with Toyin Abraham

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has rekindled her friendship with colleague Toyin Abraham.

The duo previously rumored to have a rift, put an end to the rumors by showing affection to each other online.

Toyin Abraham praised Akindele’s video on Instagram on Friday, complimenting her for her dance moves.

“Aunty Funke, you hot oooo,” she wrote.

Toyin in 2024 had revealed that although they were once competitors, she gradually grew to appreciate Akindele’s success and achievements. She stated that the filmmaker has become an inspiration to other women including herself.

“In those days of the Yoruba film industry, Funke Akindele was like number one after the likes of Aunty Bukky and Aunty Faithia. I was the next in line. The competition was much and with many gossips in between, we became competitors and persona non grata. But with time, age, and more wisdom, I have realised we can compete without being negatively competitive. Aunty Funke, I celebrate you for showing us what is possible. You are a winner you sold over N1bn, you made it possible for other women to dream. You ran us street with that N1bn o, this year, many of us will move to N1bnand we pray God makes you bigger,” she wrote.

The actress also noted the importance of healthy competition among creatives. She stated that the competition challenges her to be better.

“Thank you for making great movies and selling them like your life depends on it. You taught other women to hustle harder. I had set box office records; Aunty came and beat them; today I am happy because she has challenged me to set higher goals. Sis, let’s compliment each other even in competition at the box office, I owe you one post in December (only one o, I need to sell market…Lol). I pray that God will make all your dreams come true. I admire you and wish you all the best,” she wrote.