Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha sparked reactions at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) by recreating the viral snub between Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham from March 2026. During the ceremony, Bovi humorously walked up to Mbatha mimicking the famous public snub at the premiere of "The Return of Arinzo." After the show, Toyin Abraham walked up to Bovi and admitted with a smile: "I knew you were going to crack that joke, but I am not going to lie, that was funny." Both actresses have since unfollowed each other on social media.
Key Points:
- Toyin Abraham's gracious response shows she can laugh at herself despite the public rivalry.
- Bovi's joke kept the AMVCA audience engaged while acknowledging a real industry controversy.
- The original snub has now become a pop culture reference point for Nollywood fans.
- Abraham's reaction may help cool tensions between the two actresses behind the scenes.
- The timing of the joke, at a major awards ceremony, shows how celebrity feuds become entertainment content.
Sources: African Magic, DSTV
