In a lengthy Instagram post, Abraham noted that they became “competitors and persona non grata” due to gossips.
Toyin Abraham, the Nollywood actress and filmmaker, has extended an olive branch to her colleague, Funke Akindele.
The duo are the biggest competitors in the Nigerian box office.
In a lengthy Instagram post, Abraham famous that they turned “competitors and persona non grata” because of gossips.
She recalled that their rivalry started within the Yoruba film trade they usually carried it over to the Nigerian-English cinema once they crossovered to Nollywood.
Abraham, however, stated age and wisdom have made her realised that they will compete with out being negatively competitive.
She wrote, “Within the English trade, Aunty Funke and I continued the rivalry form of. It pitted our fans against each other. We’re two competitive Virgo women, we love to win and sometimes in that process, we splash filth and mud. However with time, age, and more wisdom, I’ve realized we can compete without being negatively competitive.
“Aunty Funke, I celebrate you for showing us what is possible. You are a winner. You sold over 1B, you made it possible for other women to dream. You ran us road with that 1B o, this year, many of us will move to 1B and we pray God makes you bigger. Thank you for making great movies and promoting them like your life depends on it. You taught other women to hustle harder.
“I had set information in field office records, Aunty came and beat them, today I’m happy because she has challenged me to set higher goals. Sis, let’s compliment each other even in competition on the box office, I owe you one submit in December (just one o, I have to promote market…Lol). I pray that God will make all your dreams come true. I love you and wish you all the best.”
