Veteran Nollywood actor and producer Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has issued a scathing critique of the ongoing spat between actresses Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, questioning the rationale behind their public disagreements.
The comments follow a viral video from the premiere of “The Return of Arinzo”, hosted by Iyabo Ojo in Lagos, where Akindele appeared to ignore Abraham during a public encounter.
In the footage, Abraham approaches Akindele to exchange greetings, but the award-winning actress does not acknowledge her colleague, sparking debate on social media.
Speaking on the feud, Hassan said:
“If Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele have sense, they should know God has favored them. I don’t interfere in women’s matters. What is the reason for the fight? God blessed the two of them already, and the next thing they think is right is to be fighting.”
Hassan, who has decades of experience in Nigerian cinema, emphasized that both actresses should focus on their accomplishments rather than feeding controversies.
The tension between Akindele and Abraham is not new. Rumors of a rivalry date back to 2021 following the release of Abraham’s film “The Ghost and the Tout Too”, which drew comparisons to Akindele’s box office hits. In 2024, Abraham publicly addressed the speculations, attributing any perceived tension to industry competition and rumors, while advocating for mutual respect.
