Fans React As Funke Akindele And Mercy Aigbe Avoid Eye Contact At Premiere

• The premiere of Iyabo Ojo’s movie “The Return of Arinzo” took place on March 29, 2026.
• The event has reignited discussions about tensions among Nollywood actresses.
• A notable incident between Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele attracted significant attention.

The premiere of actress Iyabo Ojo’s movie The Return of Arinzo, held on Sunday, March 29, 2026, has sparked fresh conversations about perceived tensions among Nollywood actresses.

According to earlier reports, a heated moment involving Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele at the event drew widespread attention and divided opinions online.

Another clip that surfaced showed what many viewers described as an awkward exchange between Funke Akindele and Mercy Aigbe, fueling speculation about underlying friction. In the video, both actresses were seen arriving at their table without greeting each other, while Iyabo Ojo sat between them.

A separate moment captured actor Femi Adebayo sharing a warm embrace with the two actresses on stage. Despite the friendly gesture, social media users continued to point out what they perceived as subtle signs of discomfort between the pair.

The situation gained even more attention shortly after, as a response from Iyabo Ojo surfaced just hours after comments by Fabiyi began circulating online.

See post below:

The very moment Mercy Aigbe and Funke Akindele both arrived at their table at the same time and they both snubbed each other. pic.twitter.com/vXlvzObtW6

— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) March 29, 2026

Funke Akindele and Femi Adebayo finally greeted each other formally but, the stare Mercy Aigbe gave Funke Akindele and how Funke Akindele too returned the energy has sparked reactions online. 😭Mercy Aigbe and Funke Akindele were both uncomfortable on that stage. 😂 https://t.co/C7kVjQAPEQ pic.twitter.com/PDSUOBc0DT

— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) March 29, 2026

Reads ome comments below:

@Royal_Citizens:”How can you have two best friends and both are not on talking terms?”

@kollyfeelz:”Na everybody funke Dey f!ght with?”

@Notyoursisabeg:”Pressing her phone because she can’t stand the heat, Funke didn’t need to press her phone to keep composure.”

@face_xoff:”Queen mother is a big problem. Always playing safe knowing fully well that things are not going well in and around her camp.”

@Youngpappi__:”Na so dem dey do am for Nollywood? Same movie, same table, but zero eye contact like say dem owe each other money Mercy and Funke no even do the small smile wey we dey use for red carpet. “

@whyalways_me00:”Guy Sharap you guys just say rubbish like they weren’t going to the table together Snub kor Na the table be the first time wey them see na in them waka together.”