Toyin Abraham also noted that she and Funke Akindele became “competitors and persona non grata” due to gossips
By Kehinde Okeowo
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has praised her colleague, Funke Akindele, saying she paved the way for other female thespians.
She made this known in a recent lengthy post on Instagram while extending an olive branch to the ace movie maker.
The duo are one of the biggest competitors in the Nigerian box office.
While eulogising Funke Akindele in the now-viral post, Abraham noted that they became “competitors and persona non grata” due to gossips.
She went on to say their rivalry started from their Yoruba movie days and continued when they began making English movies.
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She, however, noted that age and wisdom have made her to realise that they can compete without being negatively competitive.
Toyin Abraham 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.”