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The Digest: Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has opened up about her thoughts on the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) during The Morayo Show. She said she likes BBL and appreciates women who enhance their bodies through cosmetic surgery when done in moderation, but her low pain tolerance makes her...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has made a passionate appeal to her fans to stay focused and avoid distractions following her recent public disagreement with colleague Funke Akindele. The drama began at Iyabo Ojo's movie premiere on March 29, where a viral clip appeared to show...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has opened up about her approach to friendship and relationships, describing herself as "real, tough, and sometimes troublesome." In an interview with Morayo, she admitted to being "an extremist" who loves hard and can cut people off completely when...

The Digest: Nollywood actress and producer Iyabo Ojo has broken her silence on the ongoing feud between Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele, revealing that she tried to mediate between the two but has now decided to step back. In a lengthy statement, Ojo disclosed that she once dragged Funke...

The Digest: Actress Juliana Olayode has revealed that her relationship with former mentor Funke Akindele has been officially restored after years of fervent prayer. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Olayode emphasized that her move toward reconciliation was not motivated by career strategy...

The Digest: A viral video from the premiere of Iyabo Ojo's film 'The Return of Arinzo' has sparked fresh controversy between Nollywood stars Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. The footage shows Abraham greeting Akindele at the event, but Akindele appeared to maintain a forward gaze without...

The Digest: Actress Toyin Abraham has reportedly unfollowed Funke Akindele on Instagram and vowed never to greet her again following a public snub at Iyabo Ojo’s "The Return of Arinzo" movie premiere. According to social media updates and viral footage from March 29, 2026, Abraham expressed...

The Digest: A viral video from the "The Return of Arinzo" movie premiere on March 29, 2026, has captured a tense interaction between Nollywood stars Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. According to reports from Linda Ikeji’s Blog and social media footage, Abraham approached Akindele’s table to...

The Digest: Veteran actor Jide Kosoko has shared his views on the use of unconventional promotional strategies like dancing to market films in Nigeria, stating that while the method delivers results, it is not the most effective way to promote movies. Speaking on TVC News, Kosoko noted that...

The Digest: Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about the immense personal sacrifices behind building the Jenifa brand, revealing she isolated herself for nearly two years to focus on her craft. Speaking at Wema Bank's International Women's Day conference, Akindele...

The Digest: Award-winning actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has declared that her focus is on telling authentic African and Nigerian stories rather than competing with industry colleagues. Speaking at a National Film and Video Censors Board awards event, Akindele emphasized that her...

The Digest: Content creator Habeeb 'Peller' Hamzat has publicly revealed that actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele came to his aid following his arrest in December. Peller, who was arrested after intentionally crashing his car during a live stream, stated in a viral video that Akindele "helped...

The Digest: Actress Iyabo Ojo has weighed in on the ongoing Nollywood debate regarding modern movie promotion methods. According to a post on her Instagram, Ojo questioned traditional norms by asking, "Who made the rules?" Her comments follow a public clash between filmmaker Kunle Afolayan and...

The Digest: Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has stated she will not participate in dance-driven movie promotions if they feel obligatory or "a chore." Speaking in an interview, she clarified that while she enjoys dancing for fun, the current industry backlash stems from the...

The Digest: Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has disclosed that actress and producer Funke Akindele confronted him over a recent interview he gave, during which she allegedly yelled and ordered him not to mention her name. Appearing on Arise News, Afolayan recounted an unexpected, emotionally charged...

The Digest: Nollywood box office record-holder, Funke Akindele, has issued a veiled response to filmmaker Kunle Afolayan's recent criticism of intensive movie promotion styles. In posts on her Instagram Story, Akindele dismissed suggestions that her energetic, dance-driven marketing strategy...

The Digest: Prominent filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has openly criticized the intense promotional culture surrounding cinema releases in Nollywood, stating he would only return to theatrical distribution if guaranteed he would not have to "dance" to sell his films. Speaking at The Lagos Business of...

The Digest: Veteran filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has ignited a debate by questioning the financial viability of cinema releases for Nollywood producers. Speaking at a Lagos industry summit, he contrasted the demanding promotional grind required by cinemas, like daily costume changes, with the more...

The Digest: The Nigeria Film Corporation (NFC) has officially commended filmmaker Funke Akindele for the historic box office performance of her latest film, 'Behind The Scenes'. According to a statement by NFC Managing Director Ali Nuhu, the film has grossed over ₦2.4 billion, making it the...

The Digest: Funke Akindele’s latest film, Behind The Scene, has made history as Nollywood’s first to earn over ₦2 billion. Released in December 2025, the movie’s success proves that authentic storytelling can weather any storm and break every record. Key Points : Behind the Scenes has earned...