Toyin Abraham has broken her silence on the viral incident where Funke Akindele appeared to ignore her greeting at a movie premiere, stating that everyone has the right to their own reactions. The award-winning Nollywood actress and filmmaker addressed the matter during a recent interview on The Morayo Show, choosing not to dwell on the past but acknowledging the public's right to their own actions.
What Happened at the Premiere?
The incident occurred in March 2026 at the premiere of Iyabo Ojo's film, The Return of Arinzo. A viral video showed Akindele seemingly ignoring Abraham's greeting, sparking widespread online debate among fans over who was at fault. When asked about the moment during the interview, Abraham said, 'First and foremost, I don't want to talk about it because I don't like talking about my past. But everybody has rights to their reactions and actions, so it's okay.'
Background of the Tension
The tension between the two actresses dates back to December 2025, when Abraham accused Akindele's camp of sabotaging her film Oversabi Aunty while it was in cinemas alongside Akindele's Behind The Scenes. Abraham alleged unfavourable screening slots and claimed people were paid to spread false reports about her film's performance. Following the premiere snub, Abraham said she had unfollowed Akindele and would not greet her again. Neither actress has publicly reconciled since.
Abraham's Career and Marriage
In the same interview, Abraham spoke about her career and marriage, saying she no longer feels the need to force relationships in the industry. 'I can't kiss anybody's a*s anymore because God has blessed me with a platform where I can decide who I want to work with,' she said. She explained that years of consistency and divine favour have given her the freedom to choose her own projects and collaborators. The actress credited her husband, actor Kolawole Ajeyemi, with supporting her career, despite describing him as not particularly romantic. 'My husband is not romantic. But he allows me to be the best version of myself. He allows me to do what brings my acting career to life,' she said. She added that the trust built between them over the years, especially around the demands of their profession, has kept their marriage strong. Addressing whether her husband gets jealous over her working closely with male co-stars, Abraham said, 'Nah. Most of my colleagues' wives are comfortable with me. I can do every other thing, but 'iranu' is not one of them.'
