Multiple award-winning actress Funke Akindele has warned her younger colleague, Timini Egbuson, over his wrong habit on a movie set.
A video shared on Funke Akidnele’s Instagram story captured when she called out Timini Egbuson for toying with his phone.
The mother of two warned Timini against using his phone while on set, stating he is not a professional for using his phone.
However, Timini Egbuson clarified that he was using his phone for the props set.
Funke Akindele react as Alesh Sanni petitions AMVCA over her movie
Recall that Funke Akindele reacted when Alesh Sanni petitioned the organizers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, for her movie Battle on Buka Street.
Many were surprised when Funke Akindele failed to clinch an award at the 2023 AMVCA despite her movie leading as the highest-grossing film in Nigeria.
On Instagram, Alesh Sanni claimed the low ratings of Funke Akindele’s movie was as a result of many not being able to afford it at the cinema.
The actor noted that the availability of the movie on Prime Video got many testifying about the accolades awarded to the movie from reviews.
Alesh Sanni acknowledged Funke Akindele and Mercy Johnson for beautifully interpreting their roles in the movie.
He wrote on Instagram, “AMVCA ORGANIZERS CAN DO BETTER PLS
Now that #BattleOnBukaStreet is now on Prime Video; I hope those that didn’t see it in the cinema can now bear witness that Funke Akindele is a legend*
Mercy Johnson brought all the onions to that movie. This movie made me laugh and cry.
Well done @funkejenifaakindele #mercyjohnson”
Funke Akindele reacted to Alesh Sanni’s petition with appreciation. She wrote, “Ose dear”
Alesh Sanni’s petition to the organizers of AMVCA was not the first one. Kemi Filani recalls that controversies trailed the 2023 award show as many called out the organizers for reportedly robbing certain celebrities of their shine.