Funke Akindele Reflects on Filming Challenges with Wumi Toriola

Funke Akindele spoke candidly about her experience working with Wumi Toriola on her latest film, 'The Four', during the movie's premiere on 29 October 2026. She recounted a particularly challenging night of filming involving a party-crashing scene, where Toriola appeared visibly exhausted and unwell.

Akindele recalled Toriola expressing her fatigue, saying, "Auntie, I am tired." Despite her own difficulties that evening, Akindele chose to confide in Toriola, sharing her bad mood in Yoruba. The following morning, Toriola surprised Akindele by showing genuine concern for her well-being, asking why she looked unhappy and encouraging her to smile.

This moment left a lasting impression on Akindele. At the premiere, she also mentioned that 'The Four' would showcase a different side of her, urging audiences to prepare for surprises regarding her screen persona.