Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has once again captured public attention after a clip from her recent Behind the Scenes Meet and Greet at Genesis Cinema went viral online.
During the event, where she has been engaging fans while promoting her latest film, Akindele was seen interacting warmly with attendees.
In the video, a female fan loudly addressed her in Yoruba, saying,
“Aunty Funke, owo yin ti jabo o,” which means, “ Aunty Funke, your money has fallen Many viewers felt the comment put Akindele in an awkward spot.
If she had stooped to check the floor, some argued, the moment might have been misinterpreted as desperation or gullibility, and could have easily gone viral as a meme.
Social media users criticized the fan’s approach, considering it somewhat insensitive given Akindele’s high-profile status and the public setting.
Meanwhile, Funke Akindele has made history as the highest-grossing filmmaker in Africa, with her movie Behind The Scenes surpassing the ₦2 billion mark at the box office.
Film analytics site Filmoneng confirmed the milestone, which Akindele later celebrated on Instagram on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
In a post featuring a jubilant dance, she expressed gratitude to her fans for contributing to what has now become a landmark achievement for African cinema.
This success also marks a first for Akindele: she has now held the number-one spot at the African box office for three consecutive years, cementing her status as a trailblazer in the industry.
Read some comments below:
@fifss__:”I think He said her money fell down, she ignored and the guy was still asking if she doesn’t want to pick it”
@Jummie_ke:”He said “Your money fell, don’t you want to pick it?” That’s somehow and quiet disrespectful for me sha.”
@YourOptimalSVA:”He wanted to be funny, but you so that with your friend not Simone you don’t rappor with . Kini nonsense pe her money has fallen”
@boyeworld:”If not for people around that aunty funke left hand for don land on his face cause that’s so disrespectful”
@Justjiddz:”You could see the irritation on her face. That was so disrespectful.”
