A fresh wave of tension has erupted in Nollywood as actress Toyin Abraham unfollowed colleague Funke Akindele on Instagram and reportedly vowed never to greet her again, following a viral incident at a recent film premiere.

 

The dramatic moment occurred during the premiere of The Return of Arinzo, hosted by actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo in Lagos on Sunday, March 29, 2026. In a video that quickly circulated online, Toyin Abraham was seen approaching Funke Akindele’s table twice in an apparent attempt to greet her, but did not receive any acknowledgment.

 

Sources say the snub prompted Toyin to share a now-deleted post expressing her frustration and vowing to cut off pleasantries with her colleague. Though the post has since been removed, the fallout has continued to trend across social media platforms.

 

The situation escalated further when fans noticed that both actresses had unfollowed each other on Instagram, signaling a deepening rift between the two Nollywood heavyweights.

 

The incident has sparked mixed reactions among fans and industry watchers. While some have backed Funke Akindele for maintaining her stance amid reported past tensions, others have defended Toyin Abraham, arguing that the public snub was unnecessary.

 

Observers have also pointed to earlier disagreements within the industry, including contrasting reactions by the actresses to comments made by filmmaker Kunle Afolayan regarding dance video promotions in Nollywood, as possible underlying factors fueling the strained relationship.

 

As of now, Funke Akindele has not issued any public statement regarding the incident, leaving fans speculating about the true state of their relationship.

 

The development has once again highlighted the often complex dynamics within Nollywood, with many hoping for reconciliation between two of the industry’s most influential figures.