Social media users are reacting to the tension between Nollywood actresses Mercy and Funke Akindele.
At Iyabo Ojo’s movie premiere on Sunday night, the two, who are cast in the movie, were captured on stage together, celebrating the success of the premiere.
In the clip, Mercy, who stood between Iyabo and Funke, was seen giving the actress a snaky remark, as Femi Adebayo came to greet them.
Commenting on it, one beautybyariyike wrote, “Everybody just dey do like werey
One akinleye_deborah wrote, “Aunty Mercy can’t wait to leave the stage
One i_am_sa_m wrote, “Funke for just dey house if she no dey good mood
One dr_alwaysrozy wrote, “Unhealthy competition
One Kemi_adesola wrote, “She met her match, maybe Aunty Toyin can learn a thing or two from Aunty Mercy
One Zaralinda wrote, “Everyone just dey behave like demigods
One riskayaholaniyi wrote, “I like how Aunty Mercy does
One kissmichael309 wrote, “Omo see Mercy’s face. This una industry na wa o. Only the strongest can survive
One mideeeeolu wrote, “Mercy dey give me joy again
One damesttoy wrote, “Mercy no send anybody papa. You give me eye, I give you eye. You raise your shoulders, me sef get shoulders
One mayor_of_lay_lay wrote, “This una industry eh, eya werey gan”.
On Mercy’s 44th birthday, Funke made her shed tears of Joy over her surprise public display of affection for her. Akindele, who at the time wasn’t big on celebrating her female colleagues, especially in the Yoruba movie industry, interestingly released a video featuring photos of Aigbe, accompanied by a beautiful voice note in which she prayed for Mercy and also declared how much she loves her. The thoughtful act had the birthday celebrant in tears.
When Aigbe ranted about Instagram, telling the app not to add to her annoyance, Funke showed her love.
In 2021, Funke supported Mercy Aigbe during a subtle fight with Iyabo Ojo. Pitching her tent at Mercy, the Omo Ghetto movie producer threw the former a shout on Instagram.