Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele has once again proven she knows how to handle trolls with grace and a dose of sarcasm.
While enjoying a vacation in Europe, the actress and filmmaker shared photos of herself sightseeing, only to be met with a snide comment from a troll on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Aunty Funke. Upon all the money in billions, you enter Europe dey snap a picture on the street. Why na?”
The troll
The actress replied to the troll with the wit she is fondly known for, asking him to send her money to take pictures in ‘fancier’ places.
“kindly share a good location to take pictures and do not forget to send some money for it. thanks dear.”
Funke Akindele
Funke Akindele’s reply to the troll who condemned her for taking photos on the streets of Europe despite being rich got netizens talking after it went viral on the internet.
Many people were amused and impressed by what the actress told the troll.
“People are just funny on this app. What audacity do you think you have to be shading a well-accomplished actor and entrepreneur on where she’s choosing to take her pictures? Like how? The audacity is hilarious at this point.”
Odun
“I really don’t get the psych behind this lol. Celebrities will always ignore the 99% positive responses and choose to respond to that one negative comment. Doesn’t make sense to me. Why not do the opposite? Respond to the positives and ignore the negatives.”
LoneWOLF
“The fact that social media gives people a lot right to say stuffs ehnn 😂.”
Funkeapparel1
“This is a good example of: Why you dey drink Panadol for another man headache 😂.”
Winneromogwa
“But where is she supposed to snap pictures? At the government house?”
Evelyn____xx
“Audacity from temu 😒. Best response from Aunty Funke.”
Theamybenson
Funke Akindele Expresses Excitement for Priscilla Ojo
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele expressed excitement for her colleague, Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla, as she bags a new endorsement deal.
It was reported hours ago that Priscilla Ojo had bagged her first endorsement deal following her wedding to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux.
Priscilla noted how life is full of surprises as she went from signing her wedding certificate to now signing a deal with a tech company.
Taking to her comment section, Funke Akindele congratulated her as she declared that this is Priscilla’s season of winning and celebration.
Funke, who is currently out of the country, prayed for more to come for her as she expressed excitement at seeing her.
“More to come!! It’s your season of winning and celebration. Congratulations, dear. See you soon”.
Funke Akindele
On Priscilla’s wedding day, Funke Akindele congratulated her and her husband as she rained prayers on the couple.
Taking to her Instagram page, she prayed for the couple’s marriage to be filled with joy, love, and adventure.
Funke further prayed that God would bless their union and grant them a lifetime of happiness, love, and prosperity.
She also expressed how honoured she was to celebrate the special moment with her, noting how Priscilla’s happiness is a testament to her love and dedication as a mother.
After Priscilla’s wedding, Funke Akindele lamented her absence and expressed sadness at missing the event.
Many guests who attended the wedding flooded social media with photos and clips from the ceremony, which left those who didn’t attend brooding.
It isn’t surprising to see Funke celebrating with Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo, as the two have been constantly showing each other love since their reconciliation.
It was reported in 2022 that at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award season 8, Iyabo and Funke had struck a close relationship after their messy fallout.
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