Filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has firmly dismissed claims that she snubbed Fuji star Wasiu Alabi Pasuma at a recent event. The controversy erupted after an X user, @UOladiti, shared a short clip with the caption: "Moment Funke Akindele snubbed Pasuma in public. This is not looking good at all." The edited video appeared to show Akindele ignoring the veteran singer.
Responding on X on Sunday, Akindele retweeted the video and wrote: "Snub? Hell no. Stop the negativity pls. I saw him, greeted him, and danced with him. Pasuma is my egbon. Pls you all should stop this evil."
Context of the Viral Clip
The viral clip captured only a fleeting moment, showing Akindele exchanging pleasantries with actress Fathia Balogun during her birthday celebration, with Pasuma seated nearby. However, extended footage later revealed that Akindele warmly greeted Pasuma, smiling and engaging with him before moving on to other guests. Fans quickly circulated the longer video, pointing out that the edited version had been selectively cut to create a false impression.
Previous Controversy
This clarification comes weeks after another viral incident involving Akindele at the premiere of Iyabo Ojo's movie The Return of Arinzo. The box office queen was accused of ignoring actress Toyin Abraham, a claim she has yet to address.
Netizens React
Legit.ng compiled reactions from social media users:
- @DHKRULLAH: "What of oversabi aunty, did you snub her?"
- @ManuelxNFT: "Lmao, why didn't you come out like this during toyin's Saga, alabosi."
- @MiriamO2703: "We saw videos of you both exchanging greetings...you would have posted it to counter this narrative. Nigerians lets abolish toxicity."
- @Okin_Of_Law: "She replied keh? I am not sure Aunty Funke is the handler of this tweeter space, she don't give attention to posts like this."
- @dontplaywblaze: "They want to make it look like you're beefing everybody in the industry bc you're not talking to her."
- @officialjessib1: "You have replied, now they will bring another agenda again banger boys dey always like this thing, mommy just ignore them nah them sabi."
- @BeenpaidRy: "E don reach Pasuma turn, you don come online E reach Toyin Abraham turn, you keep quiet So you purposely Snubbed Toyin?"
- @roman_hoe: "Which one is they should stop Aunty Funke? Just cause you have done it to a colleague very recently, people will always assume, even if you don't see the person, sadly."
Behind the Scenes: People to Avoid Movie
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian woman shared her observation of Funke Akindele's blockbuster movie Behind The Scenes, recently released on Netflix. She highlighted the kind of people who should avoid the movie, discussing its effect on her.
