Femi Adebayo snubs Funke Akindele in viral video at a Lagos premiere, amid ongoing Toyin Abraham controversy
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has sparked widespread reactions online after a viral video showed him in an awkward exchange with colleague Funke Akindele at the premiere of The Return of Arinzo, hosted by actress Iyabo Ojo in Lagos on Sunday.
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In the circulating clip, Adebayo was seen approaching a table where Akindele was seated alongside actress Mercy Aigbe and Ojo.
While he greeted others at the table, he appeared to bypass Akindele, a moment that quickly drew attention from guests and online viewers.
Akindele was later seen questioning the interaction, after which Adebayo smiled, acknowledged her, and moved on.
The brief exchange has since fuelled discussions across social media, with users divided over whether the moment was intentional or misinterpreted.
The incident occurred at the same premiere where a separate viral exchange involving Toyin Abraham and Akindele had already stirred online debate over alleged industry tensions.
Abraham was previously reported to have had an awkward greeting moment with Akindele, which triggered widespread commentary about rivalry within Nollywood’s top tier.
Reactions have been mixed, with some users interpreting Adebayo’s gesture as deliberate, while others dismissed it as a misunderstanding.
Many also referenced the Toyin Abraham moment, suggesting a broader pattern of subtle dynamics among leading Nollywood stars.
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Despite online speculation, both Adebayo and Akindele have maintained a professional relationship in previous public appearances, including mutual attendance at premieres and support for each other’s projects.
David Okere is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering business, governance, public affairs, and human-interest stories with a commitment to accuracy, balance, and public interest reporting.
