Funke Akindele Swaps Earrings with Young Entrepreneur

At the fourth edition of the FinTribe Finance Fair, held at the Landmark Event Centre on Victoria Island on October 31, Nollywood actress Funke Akindele engaged in a heartwarming exchange with a young Nigerian entrepreneur. The entrepreneur presented Akindele with handmade earrings crafted from local materials.

In an unexpected gesture, Akindele removed her own earrings and swapped them for the handmade pair, wearing them immediately in front of the audience. This spontaneous act left the young woman visibly emotional, leading her to break down in tears and embrace Akindele.

Akindele then used her platform to encourage attendees to support the entrepreneur's brand. The event, themed "I Can!", focused on financial empowerment and enterprise development for women.

Footage of the moment circulated widely on social media from November 1, 2026, garnering significant praise for Akindele's supportive action.