Nollywood actress Regina Chukwu has joined the conversation surrounding the simmering tension between industry heavyweights Kunle Afolayan and Funke Akindele regarding box office figures and promotional strategies.
The Context
The friction began when Kunle Afolayan dismissed the hype around earning billions at the cinema if it doesn’t translate to significant personal profit. He also criticized the trend of filmmakers using viral dance videos to sell movies a strategy notably employed by Funke Akindele, whose latest project smashed records with over ₦2.4 billion. In a defiant response, Akindele posted a dance video to promote her ‘Behind the Scenes’ content, effectively turning Afolayan’s critique into a marketing tool.
The Voice of Reason
Stepping into the fray, Regina Chukwu reposted a message from her colleague, Kehinde Olorunyomi Odukoya, calling for unity. The post emphasized that the sky is wide enough for everyone, regardless of their methods be it comedy, dancing, or boasting.
The message read:
“N5 billion. N1 billion. Life is turn by turn. The dancer, the boaster, the comedian. Everybody will be alright in this industry. Do the one you can do without shading anyone”
Endorsing the sentiment completely, Regina captioned the repost:
“Well said 🤌 @kehindeolorunyomi”