Funke Akindele Shares Cryptic Message After Jenifa's Diary Star's Brother Dragged Her

• Ace Nigerian actress has continued to attract more attention to her amid the controversy arising from late actress Adejumoke's death
• Legit.ng reported that Adejumoke was announced dead recently, and Funke Akindele, who featured her in Jenifa's Diary, expressed condolences
• However, the deceased's brother, Adeola, accused the filmmaker of ignoring his late sister when she called on her for assistance during her trying times

Nigerian actress Funke Akindele buzzed the internet with the sensitive post she made hours after being dragged by the brother of late actress Adejumoke Aderounmu.

Legit.ng reported that the news of the upcoming actress' death went viral on April 8, 2024. Although many in Nollywood mourned her, Funke Akindele, who once cast her in a TV series, voiced her sadness and claimed to have asked about her a few days before.

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The brother of the deceased, Adeola, came forward to accuse the filmmaker of hypocrisy. He revealed that his sister had called Funke several times and contacted her through her colleagues, but she did not show up for her.

The movie star, who has yet to make further statements on the matter, made a post on social media about protecting one's energy, invariably herself.

Funke Akindele implied in the post that she would start respecting her energy and moving only to those who resonated with her.

"Start respecting your energy and stop chasing people who don't resonate with you."

See the post below:

Jide Awobona defends Funke Akindele

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that shortly after Funke Akindele was dragged online, Nollywood actor and fellow Jenifa’s Diary star, Jide Awobona, shared his two cents on the matter.

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“You wey dem call tire”: Late Jenifa’s Diary actress' brother slams Funke Akindele, gives details

In a post shared on social media by @Temilolasobola and spotted by Legit.ng, Jide Awobona shut down the late actress’ brother’s claims that Funke Akindele was not there for his sister.

According to Awobona, Funke Akindele called him to reach out to the late Jumoke on her behalf because she knew they were cool. He added that she insisted he made the call. The actor said he berated the late movie star for isolating herself when he called.

Source: Legit.ng