A night of fun and laughter between two of Nollywood's biggest stars, Iyabo Ojo and Funke Akindele, has set social media abuzz. The actresses were enjoying an outing in the United Kingdom when a playful joke about Akindele's love life created a viral moment.
The Playful "Revelation" That Broke the Internet
In a video clip that quickly spread across Instagram and other platforms, actress Iyabo Ojo was seen recording a white male guest at their venue. With her characteristic humorous energy, Ojo turned the camera and declared to her followers that the man was none other than Funke Akindele's "new boyfriend."
The reaction from Funke Akindele was priceless. The acclaimed filmmaker, initially taken by surprise, quickly burst into loud and hearty laughter. The entire room joined in, turning the lighthearted moment into a highlight of their evening. The chemistry and camaraderie between the two veteran actresses were evident, delighting fans who have followed their careers for years.
Context: A Premiere and a Reunion
This lively outing was not just for leisure. The actresses are in the UK for a significant professional event. Funke Akindele, 47, is preparing for the international premiere of her highly anticipated new movie, titled BTS (Behind The Scene), scheduled for December. Iyabo Ojo, 46, has been showing strong support for her colleague, making their UK trip a blend of business and pleasure.
The playful teasing comes amidst a public reconciliation between Akindele and another colleague, Faithia Williams. Legit.ng had previously reported that Williams, after a period of reported friction in 2024, recently openly celebrated and promoted Akindele's new film, signaling a mended relationship.
Fan Reactions and Online Buzz
The viral video sparked a wave of amused reactions from fans and social media users. Many expressed joy at seeing the two stars together and in high spirits.
Selected fan comments included:
- @QueenGistHub: “Love seeing Funke this happy. Iyabo is such a vibe!”
- @OluwaTope_Official: “These two always give premium cruise. Best duo!”
- @FilmLoverNene: “Funke deserves all the laughter. Can’t wait for BTS premiere.”
- @ChiGirlTalks: “Iyabo no go kill person. Funke’s reaction sweet die.”
- @AyoInTheUK: “The white guy sef no know say dem don name am boyfriend tonight.”
While the incident was clearly in jest, it inadvertently turned the spotlight back onto Funke Akindele's personal life, a topic of perennial public interest. The actress has been married twice—first to Kehinde Oloyede in 2012, and later to musician JJC Skillz. Her marriage to Skillz ended in 2022. Akindele is a mother of two and is known for keeping her family life relatively private.
The UK trip, marked by this hilarious episode, has successfully amplified excitement for Funke Akindele's upcoming movie premiere, proving that a little celebrity fun can be the best promotion.
