“I Tried My Best” — Iyabo Ojo Breaks Silence on Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham Drama
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has finally addressed the renewed feud between her colleagues Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, following a viral moment at the premiere of her movie The Return of Arinzo in Lagos on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
The incident — which saw Funke Akindele reportedly snub Toyin Abraham during the star‑studded event — quickly became a hot topic on social media, with fans and critics dissecting the interaction online.
In a statement shared on her social media accounts, Iyabo Ojo said she had made sincere efforts to reconcile Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham prior to the premiere. According to her, both actresses had agreed to settle their differences privately, with a clear condition that they would not shade each other publicly.
“I tried my best, I cried, I knelt down and begged them to make peace,” Ojo wrote, explaining her role in earlier reconciliation efforts between the two stars. “They agreed, which is why people saw them together again months ago…” she added, noting that the peace deal included handling disputes privately rather than through public comments or social media.
However, the peace agreement did not hold, and the recent interaction at the premiere has reignited speculation about lingering tension between Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham — a topic that has trended across multiple online platforms.
The fallout has not only sparked online debate but also spilled into social media behaviour: reports say the two actresses have unfollowed each other on Instagram, further fuelling discussions about their relationship.