Actress and movie producer Toyin Abraham has openly acknowledged Funke Akindele, another actress and producer, as being better. The recognition follows what appears to be an increasingly desperate drive to eclipse Akindele with consecutive film releases. Abraham discussed the fierce rivalry that formerly characterized the Yoruba film industry in a statement that was made public on Sunday. Abraham also highlighted the conflicts and rivalries that frequently afflicted the best actors in the business.

She reflected on the times when Akindele was number one, before her, and advised today's performers not to engage in gossip, which may be harmful. "If you guys were aware of the intense competition in the Yoruba industry back then (I'm not sure if that still exists though)," There were camps, animosity, and a lot of professional gossip due to the intense rivalry. Before the social media age, "he said, she said" was the main reason for disagreements in the business.

"Dear Nollywood people, let me chip in and stop tearing the industry down with your gossip," Abraham said. You have done a great deal of harm with "he-said, she-said." I'll return to my narrative now. After Aunty Bukky and Aunty Faithia, Funke Akindele was considered the greatest in the Yoruba cinema business during that era. Next in line was me. We became rivals and persona non grata because of the intense competitiveness and the numerous rumors that circulated. She went on to work in the English industry, and I rose to the top before following her.

When Abraham thought back on her experience, she acknowledged that she and Akindele had a competitive spirit that was motivated by their common desire to succeed. "In the English business, Aunty Funke and I kind of carried on the rivalry. It created a rivalry amongst our fans. We are two competitive Virgo ladies who want to win, even if it means splattering muck and grime on the floor. However, as we've become older and wiser, I've come to understand that we may compete without being antagonistic.

Directly addressing Akindele, Abraham expressed gratitude and respect for her accomplishments, noting in particular her ground-breaking success in the field. "Aunty Funke, thank you for demonstrating to us what is possible. You've won. You made it possible for other women to dream by selling more than $1 billion.

We hope God will make you bigger because you ran us over with that 1B. This year, many of us will migrate to 1B. Abraham also complimented Mercy Aigbe, acknowledging her efforts in the Nollywood representation of strong women. "I'm proud of the lady you're growing into. As a rookie at the box office in December, you demonstrated your abilities. You put all into it. You have added to the narrative of resilient women in Nollywood. Many ladies were proud of you.