Nollywood filmmaker uses lighthearted social media video to address ongoing online narratives regarding her work with young creatives.
Award-winning Nollywood filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has taken a lighthearted approach to address persistent online narratives accusing her of exploiting and discarding emerging content creators and young acting talents.
The box-office record holder turned the criticism into a viral joke after posting a comedic video featuring popular social media influencer Tobe during a visit to her Lagos residence.
Filmmaker Converts Online Criticism into Comedic Skit
In the viral video originally shared on her Snapchat story before circulating across other digital platforms, Akindele captures the moment Tobe arrived at her house, turning the unexpected visit into a humorous commentary.
Speaking directly to the camera with exaggerated expressions, the actress playfully declared that the influencer had unknowingly walked straight into her production plans.
“I want to use you for this film. I want to sell. I’ll dump you,” Akindele stated in the clip, triggering laughter from both herself and the visiting influencer.
The video surfaced shortly after the movie producer faced online criticism over her absence at a cinema premiere organized by skit maker Kamo State, which reignited public discussions regarding her professional relationship with rising creatives.
Social Media Users React to Playful Response
The humorous video quickly gained traction on X (formerly Twitter), where digital users praised the star for addressing social media commentary through self-aware comedy.
Responding directly to an X user who re-shared the video with a caption suggesting the actress was ready to “use and dump” everyone for her upcoming film project, Akindele reacted with laughing emojis, leaning into the joke.
Akindele, whose productions such as Ayetoro Town, Battle on Buka Street, and A Tribe Called Judah have provided major career platforms for numerous young actors and content creators, has repeatedly maintained that her projects aim to offer visibility and industry mentorship to emerging talent.
The lighthearted reaction has generated widespread engagement online, with fans and industry observers commending her ability to defuse public criticism with humor.
