Funke Akindele Opens Up on Loving Hard and Cutting People Off Amid Feud Toyin Abraham
- Funke Akindele admitted that she loves deeply but can cut people off completely after being hurt, sharing this during a trending interview clip that surfaced online at a time when many are already watching her actions closely
- Her statement came shortly after a viral video showed her ignoring Toyin Abraham’s greeting at a film premiere, which led to social media reactions and both actresses unfollowing each other online
- The actress explained that she is working on herself and learning balance, revealing the advice she received from Uzee Usman and emphasising that her mental health and relationships remain very important to her
Award-winning Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has spoken openly about her intense approach to relationships, admitting that she loves deeply but also cuts people off completely when hurt.
Her words came at a tense moment, following a public clash with fellow actress Toyin Abraham.
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Last weekend at the premiere of Iyabo Ojo’s film The Return of Arinzo, a video showed Toyin Abraham trying to greet Akindele, who ignored her.
The clip quickly went viral, leading both actresses to unfollow each other on Instagram and sparking heated reactions online.
In a fresh interview clip on The Morayo Show hosted by Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Funke Akindele acknowledged that she often comes across as extreme in friendships.
She explained that she is fully committed to those she cares about, but can shut the door completely when betrayed.
Funke revealed that actor Uzee Usman once advised her to be more accepting as a leader in the industry, and not just shut doors to everyone.
“I must say I’m not proud of that, and I'm also proud of it, because there must be a balance. I thank God for someone like Uzee Usman in my life. He sat me down, he said, " You’re a leader, you go dey accept people as them be no be every door you go dey close.”
The actress further described herself as real, tough, imperfect and sometimes troublesome, emphasising that human relationships matter to her and that she is learning daily.
She stated that no matter what the situation may be, she has to protect her mental health as she is growing older by the day.
“I’m an extremist I love hard, I’m real, I’m not prefect I can be troublesome, I’m tough. Human relationships for me is very important and I’m learning everyday. No matter what happens, my mental health is very important.”
Watch Funke Akindele's interview video below:
Fans react to Funke Akindele's confession
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of netizens below:
@revbytem commented:
"I wish her stories were up there. She's my type of person. An extremist, real, strong, vulnerable yet self-aware queen. That's me."
@Tennys_fabrics wrote:
"Her answer is everything. True strength is admitting flaws and improving."
@furrrmum reacted:
"One thing, once you're self-aware, working on yourself becomes easy. Cos you may even still fall short and act in a manner you are trying to change, but immediately you realize 'ohh my God I just did this thing again'."
@Simplylily_HQ said:
"I love her regardless.... It's her personality but she is working on it."
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Funke Akindele names Nollywood star who makes her tremble
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Funke Akindele named the only Nollywood actress who makes her rethink her career whenever they work together.
She said Bimbo Akintola’s acting presence makes her pause and reflect deeply on her own performance on set.
The actress also shared that the pressure she faced in her journey helped her grow stronger and more disciplined over time.
Source: Legit.ng
