Nigerian actor Tobi Makinde has addressed the rumoured conflict with Funke Akindele.
After Funke, who is regarded in the film business as Tobi’s mother, did not show up for his wedding in December 2025, the news went viral.
However, Tobi asserted in a BBC interview that social media frequently produces narratives that are unfounded.
The actor clarified their present relationship status by saying that as people move through different stages of life, some connections seem to be lost.
He said in Pidgin “I’m not aware of any fallout between madam Funke and I. Nothing really happened. Our relationship did not start on social media and no be for social media e go end.
“As you grow and move from one level to another, some relationships may look like they are lost in transit”, he said.
Recall that the actor gained popularity after his appearance in Funke Akindele’s productions.
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Funke Akindele has called herself an “extremist” in relationships, acknowledging that she loves deeply and isn’t scared to break things up when needed.
While acknowledging the need for balance, Akindele stated in an interview on The Morayo Show that her passionate nature shapes her attitude to partnerships.
“Morayo, I must say, I’m not proud of that and I’m proud of it. There must be a balance. I’m an extremist. I love so hard. I’m real like this. I’m not perfect. I can be troublesome. Yes, I can be. I’m tough,” she said.
She also credited fellow actor Uzee Usman with helping her confront some of her flaws, recalling his advice on the importance of accepting people as they are.
“You see, this one, number one, the way this boy is doing no good.But number one, you be leader. You go there, accept people as they be. No be every door you go, they close, number one. You go just leave them, put them for a place. And for the first time I sat down, I was quiet.”
“I said the same way he talks now true. I go try to manage. I’m an extremist. I love so hard,” she said
