- Nollywood actress Funke Akindele humorously responded to a fan’s suggestion that her twins need a baby sibling, showcasing her iconic wit and charm
- Channelling the accent of her famous character Jenifa, she joked that the fan would "carry the baby and do baby soliciting," leaving fans entertained
- The video response went viral, with netizens applauding her humour and playful engagement with her audience
Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele recently made headlines with her humorous take on a fan's suggestion regarding her twins.
A fan with the username @remmy had commented, “The twins need a baby sister/brother,” prompting the actress to share a playful video reply.
In a lighthearted and comedic manner, Akindele playfully quoted the fan's comment and responded with a video in the signature accent of her character, Jenifa.
She said: “Don't worry, I have registered your name. I will find your address, and you will carry the baby, and do baby soliciting."
The beloved actress, known for her record-breaking blockbuster movie Everybody Loves Jenifa and her infectious personality, showcased the humour and charm that has made her a fan favourite for years.
Netizens couldn’t get enough of her hilarious response, flooding the comment section with laughter and praise for her witty address.
Netizens reacted to Funke Akindele's response, with some commending her joyful spirit in response to the fan's suggestion, while others shared their opinions on the fan's relevance in the actress's childbearing.
Here are some reactions below;
@odetoafricanst commented: “I just love her energy to trolls and everything she makes jokes out of everything, peaceful being”
@timmy commented: “I love her response”
@ejbaci commented: “Baby baby don't cry I will buy you another bread I recall this episode on jenifas diary”
@itzkhayblack commented: “I this woman for how she respond to people who gauge a private life compare to that other one who called herself godmother.”
@ephraim_daviid commented: “Love her Sense of humor”
@glambyadu commented: “There should be a course called MYB101 in universities now”
@maya_elixir commented: “Another baby for what exactly Some Nigerians and birthing too many children eeeh”
@nikkytomtam3 commented: “More kids at what age. After having 2 already. Na so pikin easy to carry”
@ladiesthrift_arena commented: “Like play like play, she has turned trolls to her friends”
@unusual_becky0202 commented: “Dis people nor know say na poor man dy born children plenty”
Funke Akindele’s ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ hits huge record in box office
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the highly publicised film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, by Nollywood actress and director Funke Akindele officially hit over N1 billion at the Nigerian Box Office with N1,034,091,220, Everybody Loves Jenifa made another history at the box office as the fastest title to hit the N1 billion mark in 19 days.
This latest blockbuster record also comes shortly after the Nollywood film emerged as the highest-grossing title of 2024.