Biodun Okeowo has hit back at a fan who called Funke Akindele "oni igberaga ofo" — Yoruba for proud — following the viral moment Funke allegedly ignored Toyin Abraham's greeting at Iyabo Ojo's movie premiere. In a video shared on her Instagram page, Okeowo urged calm and reflection, stating, "Life is vanity. Life is too fickle. Let's do right. God help us." The message was interpreted as a defence of Akindele amid growing public debate. A fan responded by directing the advice at Funke, accusing her of arrogance. Okeowo swiftly clapped back, scolding the commenter: "Excuse me! Never comment like that on my page again. You fans are the major problem. What annoying comment is this? Eyin cause trouble dede." The incident at the premiere showed Toyin approaching Akindele, who was seated with Iyabo Ojo and Mercy Aigbe, only to be seemingly ignored. Toyin later declared she would never greet Funke again, saying if she ever did, "then I am a bastard," and confirmed she had unfollowed Akindele on social media. Her husband, Kolawole Ajeyemi, praised her for staying silent despite wanting to speak out. Other figures weighed in, including Nkechi Blessing, who urged people to avoid drama, and Do2dtun, who advised knowing who to greet and who not to. Tobi Makinde posted a cryptic "Tor," believed to reference the feud. Bobrisky urged neutrality, saying no one knows what happened behind closed doors and revealing he avoids such industry events.
Biodun Okeowo's sharp rebuke of the fan shows how deeply personal these celebrity spats have become, even when the stars themselves stay quiet. In a Nollywood where public image is currency, a simple snub can spark a national conversation — not unlike past cold wars fans have dissected from Mercy Johnson and Omotola to Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay. The real story isn't the slight, but how quickly the audience picks sides, turning private tension into public theatre.
