Mixed reactions have trailed a viral video of Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele being surprised with a brand new car at her event.
On Wednesday night, in celebration of her milestone achievement of grossing over a billion in Cinemas, an event was held to celebrate the queen which was tagged A Toast To Funke Akindele.
The event which was in collaboration with an automobile company, GAC Motor Nigeria and FilmOne entertainment hosted the likes of Iyabo Ojo, Eniola Ajao, Sola Sobowale, Taaooma, Bisola Aiyeola, Groovy, Timini, Diadem, Adunni Ade, Yvonne Jegede, Simi Drey, Kehinde Bankole, Omowunmi Dada, the cast of A Tr!be Called Judah and more.
The highlight of the event was when the movie star was presented with a brand-new car courtesy of GAC Motor.
While many congratulated her noting how she deserved it, others questioned why a billionaire would be giving a new car.
Chioma Akpotha wrote, “This is so sweet. She deserves more! Funke works super hard
One Sasha Itota wrote, “Waiting she do wey make Dem dash billionaire car??
One Latifa Chuks wrote, “Well deserved. This woman is a hustler and she’s reaping her good seeds sown. Congratulations Aunty Funke
One Jagaban YouTube wrote, “001 of Nollywood for many reasons. Absolutely well deserved
One Deederm Essentials wrote, “Congratulations mama, well deserved. Her resilience and tenacity need to be studied cause it’s too notched
One Air view Films wrote, “Naija Rich getting richer, poor getting hmmm
One Hibee Choco wrote, “Wow! She deserves it, Timini well done”.
Just a few days back, Congratulations had poured in for Funke Akindele as her movie A Tr!be Called Judah made a record in the United Kingdom, grossing eighty thousand pounds (£80,000) in just four weeks of streaming.
Sharing the news online, Film One congratulated Funke Akindele for being a focused queen and also acknowledged her as a ‘big baller’.
It’s no surprise to many because her movie grossed over One Billion naira in the Nigeria box office within four weeks of its release, thereby setting a record for the Nigerian film industry.
Funke Akindele made a whooping one billion, sixty million, seven hundred and eleven thousand, four hundred and ninety-one.
Funke Akindele’s movies, A Tr!be Called Judah, Battle On Buka Street, and Omo Ghetto The Saga are respectively the highest-grossing Nollywood films of all time.
Last year, while celebrating her birthday, Funke reflected on her journey as she expressed gratitude to God for being with her throughout her journey so far.
She appreciated Him for being with her in the very beginning, the Old Nollywood days, and now.
