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Afolayan Mocks N2bn Revenue Claims, Funke Akindele Fires Back

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3 months ago

February 1, 2026

…I don’t want 2 billion streams and ₦10 million returns —Afolayan

…Don’t allow jealousy burn you —Akindele

A fresh storm has hit Nollywood after filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, openly questioned the hype around blockbuster cinema figures, insisting that celebrated numbers do not always reflect real earnings for producers.

Speaking at the watch party of his Netflix series, Aníkúlápó: The Ghouls Awaken, Afolayan took aim at what he described as the industry’s fixation on big cinema milestones, warning that behind the loud celebrations often lies a quieter financial reality.

“I don’t want two billion streams at the cinemas and end up receiving ten million naira,” Afolayan said. “People celebrate numbers, but after deductions, fees, and the way distribution is structured, the producer may hardly have access to that money.”

The award-winning director stressed that films are sometimes announced as record-breaking successes, yet the financial outcome for the producer tells a different story.

“A film can be said to have crossed a massive benchmark, but after everything is settled, the producer might barely see ten million naira,” he added.

Afolayan also addressed industry comparisons involving his KAP Film Village and Resort in Oyo State and the film village owned by actor Ibrahim Chatta, dismissing suggestions of rivalry.

“There is no competition,” he said, noting that both ventures serve different creative purposes.

As the conversation unfolded, veteran actress Sola Sobowale reportedly cautioned Afolayan about diving too deeply into figures often celebrated when films hit cinema milestones, highlighting how sensitive the subject has become.

The comments, however, did not go unanswered.

In what many interpreted as a direct response, Funke Akindele fired back, urging creatives to focus on building their own paths rather than questioning the success of others.

“If you can’t beat them or join them, create your own path rather than watering down the efforts of people,” Akindele said. “Don’t allow jealousy to burn you. The sky is big for everyone to fly.”

She further dismissed any suggestion that she was responsible for slowing anyone’s progress in the industry.

“I am not the one hindering your progress,” she added. “You can go ahead and create your marketing strategy to promote your business or hire a company to handle it. Opportunities are endless and everybody has their path to follow.”

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Why I Stopped Attending Church Service – Funke Akindele

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23 hours ago

May 4, 2026

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Famous Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has opened up on why she lost interest in attending church service.

The actress who made the revelation in a Snapchat video on Sunday, stated that she stopped going to church because attention often shifted to her rather than the service.

While explaining that she’s always the one they take pictures of, the actress said she now joins church service online.

Akindele said “Anytime I go to church, I am always the one they take pictures of. So I will join online.”

Recall that in 2022, Akindele openly identified herself with the Celestial Church of Christ.

“Every time I have challenges I go to the Celestial church quietly at night for solutions. But I have to stop hiding and publicly identify with the church”, she said.

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‘My Mum Started Quoting Bible’ — Shank Sparks Debate After Tattoo Confession

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23 hours ago

May 4, 2026

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Popular Nigerian content creator, Shank has stirred reactions online after opening up about a personal clash with his mother over tattoos, while also revealing a fresh body ink linked to his “Lit Gang” identity.

The revelation surfaced in a recent viral video shared on his social platforms, where he recounted the moment he tattooed his mother’s name, “Oluremi,” on his arm.

According to him, what he expected to be an emotional moment quickly turned tense.

“The day I tattooed my mum’s name on my arm, she started crying and quoting Bible,” Shank said.

He explained that his mother strongly opposed the act, citing religious reasons and warning him against marking his body.

“She told me, ‘did I ask you to draw my name? I don’t like it. Don’t do tattoo again. God said don’t mark your body,’” he recalled.

Shank, however, said he challenged her stance by pointing out what he described as a contradiction.

“I asked her, if you say I should leave my body the way God created it, why do you shave your hair? You that shave hair and me that draw tattoo, we are committing the same sin,” he added.

The content creator used the moment to advise young people navigating similar situations with parents, stressing the importance of independence when making personal decisions.

“Just make sure you’re independent before doing what your parents are not comfortable with,” he said.

Amid the conversation, Shank also unveiled a new tattoo on his back with the inscription “Lit Gang,” a move that has further fueled reactions among fans.

While some social media users backed his arguement on personal choice and self-expression, others sided with his mother, citing cultural and religious concerns about body markings.

The development has continued to generate debate online, highlighting the growing tension between traditional beliefs and modern youth culture in Nigeria’s entertainment space.

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Drama As Eniola Badmus Challenges Funke Akindele To Celebrity Boxing Fight

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23 hours ago

May 4, 2026

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Popular Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has challenged Funke Akindele to a celebrity boxing fight.

This came a few hours after Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe defeated Portable in a celebrity boxing match.

Carter Efe defeated Portable on Friday to win the N50 million prize.

Following Carter’s victory, E-Money, a Lagos-based socialist gifted him N50 to celebrate his win.

Prior to the match, popular talent manager, and music executive, Soso Soberekon, gave N40 million to Carter Efe and Portable each.

However, speaking in a now viral post on her Instagram page, Eniola Badmus challenged Funke Akindele to a boxing fight and called on E-Money and Soso Soberekon to sponsor the match.

She wrote “Funke Akindele, let’s get on the boxing ring. It’s about time. Soso, E-Money, let’s get to it. No time. Money has to be made.”