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Kunle Afolayan breaks silence: Filmmaker claims Funke Akindele yelled at him on phone

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Kunle Afolayan addressed the recent industry row on Arise News on February 1, 2026. The director revealed that Funke Akindele called him in anger after his initial comments went viral. He insisted that he actually tells young filmmakers to follow her successful business model.

​Kunle Afolayan has finally addressed the viral controversy surrounding his recent comments on film marketing.

​The director appeared on Arise News on February 1, 2026, to clarify his stance. He revealed that the backlash led to a tense phone call with Funke Akindele.

​Afolayan stated that the actress reached out to him the day before the interview. ​”Funke called me yesterday… she was yelling,” Afolayan told the hosts.

​He explained that Akindele accused him of disliking her person during the heated exchange. ​”She said, ‘Oh Mr. Afolayan, I know you don’t like me… don’t mention my name in your interviews,'” he recalled.

​The filmmaker noted that she hung up the phone immediately after making her point. ​This tension follows a week where Funke Akindele fires back: Star warns against jealousy after Kunle Afolayan’s shade in a direct response to his earlier speech.

​The business of cinema

​Afolayan insists that his initial comments were strictly about business math, not personal attacks. He argued that the current cinema model yields low returns for creators with many investors.

​”If you make 2 billion… what will probably come to you will be maybe 500 million,” he calculated. ​The director emphasized that he cannot return to the big screen without guaranteed substantial profits.

​He mentioned that he spoke to Toyin Abraham about the same issue, and she understood his perspective. ​”Toyin said, ‘Egbon, can you see that I have turned it to a skit?'” he shared. ​Abraham even joked in her skits about needing fans to watch so she could earn more money. 

​Fans know Akindele often faces high-pressure situations, such as when “I was ready to die”: Bimbo Thomas reveals hiding Funke Akindele from gunmen during a past crisis.

​Praising the Akindele model

​Afolayan maintained that he has “absolutely nothing” against his colleague. ​He claimed that he often uses Akindele as a prime example of success when teaching young students. ​”I clearly said to them… follow Funke Akindele’s model,” he stated regarding a recent masterclass in Kaduna.

​The director praised her for starting young and growing the Jenifa brand into a massive empire. ​He noted that her consistent growth over the years is something he admires and respects.

​Afolayan clarified that he only meant he lacks the physical energy to match her marketing style. ​”I can’t do what they are doing… they have so much energy,” he admitted.

Funke Akindele fires back: Actress warns against jealousy after Kunle Afolayan’s shade

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Nollywood icons Kunle Afolayan and Funke Akindele have sparked a major industry debate this week. Afolayan described modern film marketing as “draining” at a Lagos summit on January 30, 2026, and specifically named Akindele. The actress quickly responded on Instagram, warning peers not to let “jealousy burn” them.

​Kunle Afolayan has sparked a fresh debate about the state of film marketing in Nigeria. ​The director spoke candidly at the Lagos Business of Film Summit on January 30, 2026. He admitted that the current demand for social media skits and constant content creation exhausts him.

​Afolayan stated that he cannot keep up with the high energy required to sell movies today. He specifically mentioned his colleague, Funke Akindele, during his speech. ​”I don’t know how Funke and the likes of them are doing it,” Afolayan told the audience.

​He noted that stars like her change costumes daily to create skits for promotion. ​”I cannot,” he confessed, adding that the process is simply too draining for him now.

​A clash of styles

​Afolayan insisted that he is not new to the game, despite his current fatigue. ​He claimed he started the “cinema gig” and dance promotions long before they became trends. ​”I dance in London, even London. So it’s not just local,” he argued.

​However, his comments about Akindele seemed to strike a nerve. ​Hours after the video surfaced, Akindele posted a series of pointed messages on her Instagram page.

​She advised people to focus on their own journeys rather than looking at others. ​”If you can’t beat them or join them, create your own path,” she wrote.

​The actress warned that envy destroys progress. ​”No allow jealousy burn you. The sky is so big for everybody to fly,” she added.

​Creating new paths

​Akindele did not stop there. ​She encouraged her peers to hire help if they cannot handle the pressure of marketing. ​”Go ahead and create alternative promotion… or hire a company to handle it,” she advised.

​This exchange highlights the different methods top filmmakers use to stay relevant. ​Akindele often ignores critics, as she follows Faithia Balogun again and calms public row to maintain peace.

​Her fans know she faces her own battles, especially after Bimbo Thomas reveals hiding Funke Akindele from gunmen in the past. ​Afolayan maintains that he has good stories and wants to sell them without dancing.

​Meanwhile, Akindele made her stance clear. ​”I’m not the one hindering your progress,” she declared, urging everyone to find what works for them.