Funke Akindele's ELJ: Lagbaja Brings Back Good Memories As He Performs at Actress’ Movie Premiere
- Nigerian actress Funke Akindele's recent blockbuster Everybody Loves Jenifa has taken over the internet
- The movie premiere held on December 8 saw an array of top industry personalities present to support the energetic filmmaker
- A video captured the moment renowned Afrobeats icon Lagbaja thrilled guests with a rendition of some of his throwback songs, triggering reactions online
It was an exhilarating night on December 8 in Lagos as cast, crew, and fans of Funke Akindele's much-anticipated Nollywood blockbuster "Everybody Loves Jenifa" gathered for the film's premiere.
The premiere took place at the Filmhouse Lekki IMAX, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Nancy Isime, Patience Ozokwor, Layi Wasabi, Stan Nze, Chimezie Imo, Omowumi Dada, and the multi-talented Falz the Bad Guy.
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Videos from the after-party captured the thrilling moment renowned Afrobeats icon Bisade Ologunde, best known as Lagbaja, shook the crowd with his throwback hits.
The music star performed an array of his popular songs while Funke and her guests danced to the nostalgic rhythms.
A part of the viral clip showed Lagbaja sharing a brief time with the celebrant on the dance floor as the people around cheered at the captivating moment.
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Fans and netizens react to Lagbaja's performance
Legit.ng compiled the reactions
tammybristol1:
"I really love how Jennifer dresses! Always choosing the best outfits for her body type."
oreofechayil:
"This is Sege and Jennifer not Falz and Funke."
diamondbloghub:
"Lagbaja 🎺 the Icon musicians for the Big girls 👧 and boys."
orobomesah:
"Lagbaja is an exemplary individual and he has a razor sharp mind that makes him outstanding."
fearnotbroka:
"How we won even no if na still the old lagbaja self Abi na new one."
tiana_cookie_:
"It’s been decades and we still haven’t seen his face."
that_queenclaudia:
"See standard abeg."
its__aabii:
"This is giving You will respect me by fire by force."
alice_chatter:
"You sure say na lagbaja be this real lagbaja no short like this."
Funke Akindele replies man who questioned her
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Funke spurred laughter online after a user on Elon Musk’s X confronted her.
During an interactive timeline session with her fans, a man asked her if she had helped anyone.
The confrontation surprised the filmmaker, and her response to the remark went viral online.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
