Actress Funke Akindele
Popular actress Funke Akindele has been surprised with a brand new car at an event organised to celebrate her movie ˜A Tribe Called Judah˜ after setting a new record of N1 billion at the box office.
The event with the title A Toast To Funke Akindele took place on Wednesday night to honor the actress for her incredible accomplishment of grossing over a billion in Cinemas.
A star-studded guest list included Iyabo Ojo, Eniola Ajao, Sola Sobowale, Taaooma, Bisola Aiyeola, Groovy, Timini, Diadem, Adunni Ade, Yvonne Jegede, Simi Drey, Kehinde Bankole, Omowunmi Dada, the cast of A Tribe Called Judah, and many more.
The celebration was organised in association with GAC Motor Nigeria and FilmOne Entertainment.
A brand-new car, courtesy of GAC Motor, was surprisingly gifted to Funke Akindele, making it the highlight of the evening and adding even more excitement.
Following the car gift some netizens condemned the act.
Sasha Itota wrote: Waiting she do wey make Dem dash billionaire car??
Latifa Chuks added: Well deserved. This woman is a hustler and shes reaping her good seeds sown. Congratulations Aunty Funke.
Jagaban YouTube said: 001 of Nollywood for many reasons. Absolutely well deserved.
Deederm Essentials wrote: Congratulations mama, well deserved. Her resilience and tenacity need to be studied cause its too notched.
Air view Films wrote: Naija Rich getting richer, poor getting hmmm.
Hibee Choco wrote, Wow! She deserves it, Timini well done. (The Nation)
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