Nollywood stars Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham sparked online buzz after an awkward moment at a movie premiere.

A video from the star-studded premiere of Iyabo Ojo’s new film, The Return of Arinzo, has gone viral on social media, showing an awkward interaction between actresses Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham.

The incident occurred on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the event held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

In the circulating clip, Toyin Abraham approached Funke Akindele and attempted to greet her while kneeling.

Funke, who stars in the movie, appears to ignore the greeting, maintaining a straight face without warmly reciprocating.

The moment has divided netizens, with some describing it as a clear snub and others suggesting it may have been a misread due to the chaotic nature of such events, possible distraction, or timing.

Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham are two of Nollywood’s biggest box-office draws, often compared because of their successful film franchises.

While fans frequently fuel rivalry narratives, the actresses have shared warm public moments in recent years, including dancing and interacting at other premieres.

No official statements have been released by Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, or producer Iyabo Ojo regarding the clip yet. (The Nation)

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