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Funke Akindele Denies Snubbing Pasuma At Lagos Event

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Funke Akindele Denies Snubbing Pasuma At Lagos Event. The popular actress and filmmaker has been in the limelight over feud with colleagues, triggering backlash from fans and social media commentators.

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Filmmaker and actress, Funke Akindele, has denies claims that she snubbed popular Fuji star Wasiu Pasuma,during a public event.

The actress debunked the claims on her official X account, insisting there was no disrespect.


“Snub? Hell no. Stop the negativity pls. I saw him, greeted him, danced with him. Pasuma is my egbon. Pls you all should stop this evil,” she wrote.


The controversy comes after an X user #UOladiti, shared a video  with the caption, “Moment Funke Akindele snubbed Pasuma in public. This is not looking good at all,” alongside an edited clip suggesting the actress ignored the singer.

Funke Akindele Denies Snubbing Pasuma At Lagos Event


The short viral clip, which went viral displayed a crowded indoor event where Akindele was seen exchanging pleasantries with actress Fathia Balogun during her birthday celebration.

In the same scenario,Pasuma appeared seated at a table, briefly looking at his phone as people moved around the venue.


The footage, overlaid with bold red text claiming she “stylishly snubbed” the Fuji legend, captured only a brief moment, with no clear interaction between both parties within that segment.


However a longer clip of the same video which went viral the actress is seen exchanging pleasantries with colleagues including Pasuma. She is filmed warmly greeting Pasuma, standing close to him, smiling, and engaging in friendly interaction before moving on to greet the celebrant.

Funke Akindele Denies Snubbing Pasuma At Lagos Event


The filmmaker fans started sharing the full footage, noting that the edited version appeared selectively cut to create a misleading impression.


The event held in honour of Balogun,  featured TikTok personality Ashabi Olose among other guests, with multiple recordings from different angles portraying confirming that Akindele interacted with several attendees throughout the gathering.


This comes weeks after  another viral  video showed Akindele at the premiere of The Return of Arinzo, where she ignored Toyin Abraham, when she greeted her, an  incident that also sparked debate on social media.


According to Iyabo Ojo, the tension between Akindele and Abraham did not emerge overnight,noting that efforts had been made behind the scenes to mend their relationship.

Funke Akindele Denies Snubbing Pasuma At Lagos Event


Ojo further revealed that she had once publicly criticized Akindele in defense of Abraham—an action she now regrets.


She described how she reconciled with Akindele and tried to  peace between both actresses.

According to her,he interventions involved emotional appeals and private discussions that eventually led to a temporary truce, with both parties agreeing to avoid public confrontation.

Funke Akindele Denies Snubbing Pasuma At Lagos Event


Despite recurring scrutiny over public interactions, Akindele’s recent  response underscores her rejection of what she described as “evil” and deliberately misleading narratives shared online about her.


Akindele Celebrates BehindTheScenes milestone
Funke Akindele, has also extended her golden run from the cinemas to the global streaming stage with her  latest blockbuster, ‘Behind The Scenes’, which officially claimed the number one spot on Netflix Nigeria just 24 hours after its digital debut.


The film,which had already made  legendary status by raking in over ₦2 billion during its theatrical run, arrived on the streaming platform on Friday. On  Saturday morning, it had attained  the rank of  top of the “Top 10” chart, sparking an emotional outpouring from the filmmaker.


“This one is really special to me,”
Akindele shared in a message with her fans”
“What’s being celebrated today came from days of hard work, long hours, and an unshakable belief that we could create something meaningful. Seeing #BehindTheScenes become No. 1 means so much to me. Thank you for believing in this journey.”she added

Funke Akindele Denies Snubbing Pasuma At Lagos Event


The star-studded film features a powerhouse cast including Ibrahim Chatta, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, and Iyabo Ojo. It tells the gripping story of Aderonke, a high-flying real estate mogul whose world is systematically dismantled by the greed of her own family members.


National Women Mega Empowerment 2026 features Nollywood and Kannywood stars.
The organisers of the National Women Mega Empowerment and Rally 2026 have revealed a high-profile entertainment committee featuring top government officials and Nollywood stars ahead of the May 5 event in Abuja.


The initiative, organized by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs,headed by Dr Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said the committee will promote cultural and creative engagement at the rally schedule to hold at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja.


In a post on their official Instagram account,the organisers said the event, themed “The Power of 10 Million: One Voice! One Movement!! One Choice!!!”, is expected to attract millions of women from across the country.

Funke Akindele Denies Snubbing Pasuma At Lagos Event


” This is more than entertainment, this is the spirit of the movement in motion. Celebrating women. Showcasing culture. Inspiring a nation through creativity and unity,” the post reads


The committee is chaired by Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, with co-chairpersons including Hannatu Musa Musawa, Rachael Umahi and Ramatu Tijani.


Rahama Sadau (Co-Chairperson)

Khadija Yusuf


Eniola Badmus (Co-Chairperson)

General Deaconess Ngozi Okoh (Co-Chairperson)

Tola Akerele (Co-Chairperson)

Rukkaiya Mohammed

Joke Silva

Aisha Humairah

Toyin Abraham

Funke Akindele

Rashida Maisaa

Funke Akindele Denies Snubbing Pasuma At Lagos Event

Halima Oyelade

Funke Adesiyan

Fausat Balogun

Toyin Adegbola

Fati Niger

Remi Oshodi

Esther Nwaogwounuwe Wright

Madam Saje

Toyosi Adesanya

Fathia Balogun

Eniola Ajao

Lanre Hassan

Sola Kosoko

Rose Odika

Funke Akindele Denies Snubbing Pasuma At Lagos Event

Samira Ahmed

Teema Makamashi

Fati Karshina

Maryam Bukar (AlhanIslam)

Ify Okeke-Ozzuode

Shamsiyya Aminu Garba

Kehinde Peters-Adebisi

Funke Akindele Denies Snubbing Pasuma At Lagos Event

‎The organisers said the committee is tasked with “planning, organising and coordinating all entertainment-related activities to ensure the programme is engaging, lively and memorable.‎‎‎They added that the rally is designed to mobilise women nationwide through a blend of empowerment initiatives and cultural expression.

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