Funke Akindele Claps Back at Kunle Afolayan Over Cinema Movies Criticism

Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has responded to fellow filmmaker Kunle Afolayan's remarks on cinema movies' profit-making strategies in Nollywood. Afolayan criticized the current market strategies used in cinema movies, emphasizing the need for a more competitive approach to ensure profitability.

Akindele, known for her popular skits and movies, defended her approach, attributing Afolayan's comments to jealousy and emphasizing the importance of focusing on individual paths to success. The exchange occurred during the launch of a movie that grossed N2 billion in the cinema.

The incident took place amidst discussions within the industry, with actress Toyin Abraham also present at the event in Lagos.