Funke Akindele’s Sweet Birthday Post to Toyin Abraham Sparks Reactions

For years, Nollywood fans have often placed two of the industry’s biggest stars — Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham — on opposite sides of an imaginary rivalry.

Supporters of both actresses have clashed on social media, constantly debating who is the bigger star, the better actress, or the ultimate box office queen.

Through it all, both Funke and Toyin have kept their distance, rarely interacting publicly. But today, things took a surprising turn. 🎉

On her Instagram story, Funke Akindele publicly wished Toyin Abraham a happy birthday, melting hearts and sparking excitement across Nollywood.

The sweet gesture caught fans off guard, especially given the long-standing narrative of tension between the two superstars.

Within minutes, social media was buzzing with reactions. Many fans praised Funke for her maturity and kindness, while others saw it as the long-awaited “peace sign” between the two actresses.

“Queens supporting queens, this is so beautiful to see,” one fan gushed.

“Finally! Nollywood needs this kind of love, not rivalry,” another added.

Although Toyin Abraham has yet to respond publicly to Funke’s shout-out, the moment is already trending online. Fans are hopeful this could signal a new era of unity between the actresses, who both continue to dominate Nollywood with record-breaking cinema projects.

For now, one thing is certain: Funke Akindele’s simple birthday post to Toyin Abraham has become one of the most talked-about moments in Nollywood today.

Here’s the post below;