Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has extended financial support to a young mother who lost her eyesight after childbirth, a gesture that has gone viral on social media. The beneficiary, Salaundeer Fathia, publicly expressed her gratitude to Akindele in a video released by content creator Olarinoye Oluwatofunmi on July 6, 2026.
Young Mother's Ordeal and Akindele's Intervention
Fathia, a mother of one, began experiencing vision problems two weeks after giving birth. A medical checkup revealed a brain tumor that had affected her eyes, requiring urgent multiple surgeries costing ₦20 million. She recently underwent brain surgery and is scheduled for an eye operation to regain her sight. In the trending video, Fathia thanked Akindele for her generous support, which Oluwatofunmi hinted was a substantial amount. Akindele responded by praying for Fathia's complete healing, writing: "Thank you so much for supporting. May the good Lord perfect her healing. There will be a great miracle."
Public Reactions and Previous Acts of Kindness
Social media users applauded Akindele's philanthropy. One user, lanrealewilese, commented: "@funkejenifaakindele Angeli to ngbe ori Ile Ayotunde mi seh God bless you ma we love you." Another, temii.teee, wrote: "Awwn God bless her this news made my day like the money is mine." This is not the first time Akindele has supported the needy; she has a history of charitable acts, including playfully engaging with BBNaija star Vee Iye over a dress in a recent viral video.
Background and Related News
Fathia's story first emerged in March 2026 when Oluwatofunmi shared a video of her detailing her predicament. In related news, Funke Akindele previously opened up about her first time on a movie set, recounting how actress Kate Henshaw comforted her when she was scared. The actress continues to inspire fans with her generosity and down-to-earth personality.
