By Charis Ebiaghian
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has extended hands of friendship to her rumoured rival in the industry, Funke Akindele.
In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, the “Alakada” actress went memory lane to years ago, when they both started their acting careers.
She acknowledged Funke Akindele’s production prowess, stating she is an inspiration to women all over Nigeria. Toyin Abraham also eulogized the actress for topping the box office.
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She wrote, “In the English industry, Aunty Funke and I continued the rivalry sort of. It pitted our fans against each other. We are two competitive Virgo women, we love to win and sometimes in that process, we splash dirt and mud. But with time, age, and more wisdom, I have realized 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 1B, you made it possible for other women to dream. You ran us street with that 1B o, this year, many of us will move to 1B and we pray God makes you bigger. 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 records in 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 1 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.
Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele are both chart busters in the Nigerian movie industry. Both actresses have produced movies which have top charts in Cinemas nationwide.
Toyin Abraham produced the “Alakada” movie which later came in sequels. Funke Akindele on the other hand produced “Omo Ghetto”, “Battle on Buka Street” and most recently “A Tribe called Judah”.
