- Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham amassed backlashes for her post following the AMVCA, perceived as shading Funke Akindele.
- She celebrated Busola Tejumola’s win which some netizens claimed was a shade at Funke Akindele.
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham recently got slammed over her post amid Funke Akindele’s loss at the just concluded AMVCA.
Following the 10th African Magic Viewers Choice Awards on May 11th, Toyin drafted a short note of appreciation to the organizers of the event, tagging this particular edition as the “best and realest” ever.
She commended Bisola Tejumola for her win and expressed love for her.
She wrote:
“Best and release AMVCA ever. Well done, @busola_tejumola. You did well, and Yes, we love you, @africamagic; well done”.
See the post below:
However, many interpreted her post as a subtle jab at Funke Akindele, who lost all her nominations.
As a result, Toyin faced intense backlash in her comment section, with many criticizing her for perceived shade. Due to the overwhelming negative response, Toyin ultimately deleted the post.
Check out some comments below:
In related development, Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele reacted to her colleague, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi’s public gesture of reconciliation, effectively ending their feud.
A few hours ago, Toyin Abraham shared a photo of Funke Akindele on her Instagram page, accompanied by an open letter urging fans to cease any ongoing conflict between them.
Reflecting on the negative impact of fan-driven rivalry on their personal lives, careers, and relationship, Toyin emphasized their shared history of healthy competition and mutual success.
She notably congratulated Funke on her recent box office triumph with the film “A Tribe Called Judah.”
Toyin delved into their past competitive dynamic, highlighting the challenges they faced in the Yoruba film industry and how they gradually attained growth.
Despite initial rivalry and fan polarization, Toyin expressed admiration for Funke’s achievements and the inspiration she provided for other women in the industry. She acknowledged their evolving perspectives and emphasized the importance of supportive competition rather than negativity.
