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VIDEO: Why Funke Akindele Is Strict On Set —Afeez Oyetoro
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Nollywood actor Afeez Oyetoro, popularly known as Saka, has explained why actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is regarded as a strict person on set.
Oyetoro, who said he had worked with Akindele on several projects, described her as caring, humble and highly committed to her work.
Speaking during a recent interview, the actor said Akindele’s strictness was mainly driven by her desire to ensure that everyone involved in a production performed their responsibilities properly.
“I have worked with Funke a lot, and she treated me really well. Funke Akindele treated me very well,” he said.
According to him, Akindele has every reason to demand professionalism from crew members because she handles multi-million-naira projects.
“For someone who is handling a multi-million project, someone can’t just be slacking off. Yet, she is caring. Funke is caring, and she is humble. She doesn’t tolerate nonsense at all.
“That’s why people say she’s strict, but she’s only strict when necessary. If you do what you are supposed to do, she won’t be strict with you,” Oyetoro said.
He stressed that filmmaking is a collaborative effort, noting that the failure of one person to perform their duty could affect the entire production.
“If you are working on a project, everybody is supposed to play their part and play it well. Not that someone will be slacking off, because this work is a collaborative effort.
“If someone is supposed to pick up a pin over there and fails to do so, it will affect another person,” he added.
Oyetoro also praised Akindele for showing concern when issues arise on set, saying her approach reflects her personality.
“When you look at it, it’s big money. Millions! So, when it comes to the work to be done, she does it for entertainment.
“If you are working and something happens, she’ll say, ‘Ah! Hold on, hold on. What happened? Bring that.’ She shows care.
“A person’s character seeps out. That is what I observed about her. I don’t know about others, but what I observed about her, that’s what I’m talking about.”
The actor further maintained that Akindele’s intolerance for laziness should not be mistaken for a lack of care.
“I have nothing against Funke Akindele. The way she is, she is okay. Anyone who is sluggish, who is lazy, who doesn’t do their job, who doesn’t take their work seriously, Funke doesn’t like that at all.
“Funke doesn’t like laziness, any form of laziness,” he said.
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27-year-old Big Brother season 11 housemate, Whitney Chukwu, also known as Nomy, has been kicked out of the house.
Nomy was disqualified from the Big Brother Naija Show Ya Sef house for consistently going against the rules of the show and disregarding Big Brother.
Big Brother cited her repeated defiance of his instructions, including leaving her assigned bench and vest behind while serving as this week’s bench warmer.
Big Brother said her “privilege to participate in the game has been revoked” while instructing her to leave the house immediately.
Nomy, who hails from Anambra State, is a fashion entrepreneur and hoped to win the season 11 of the reality show.
It appeared that while in the house, Nomy was unfriendly with most of the housemates who complained about her attitude.
Veteran Kannywood actress, Zainab Zee Diamond, has died after a prolonged illness.
Zainab reportedly died in the early hours of Monday, September 7, 2026, shortly after the Fajr prayer, following an extended period of medical treatment.
Her family confirmed her death in a statement, expressing grief over the loss and informing her colleagues, friends and fans.
The family also used the Islamic expression, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un,” meaning “Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.”
News of the actress’ death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, filmmakers and fans across the Kannywood industry.
Zainab was a familiar face in Kannywood, the Hausa-language film industry centred largely in Kano and popular across northern Nigeria and other parts of the country.
Her colleagues and admirers have taken to social media to mourn her death, with many recalling her contributions to the Hausa entertainment industry and the memories she created for audiences over the years.
Details of her burial arrangements had not been officially announced as of the time of filing this report.
The family is expected to release further information on the funeral arrangements.
The daughter of Nigerian legendary singer, 2Baba, and Annie, Isabel Idibia, has disclosed that her parents’ separation obviously affects her.
Recall that 2Baba announced his separation from Annie Idibia in February 2025 and got married to Edo State lawmaker, Natasha Osawaru.
Isabel, during an interview on Friday with Yanga FM, responded to questions about the impact of her parents’ separation.
Isabel admitted that the marriage breakup affected her, but things are now getting better.
The interviewer asked in Pidgin English: “Can we say the separation wey Papa and your Mama get, affect you?”
She answered: “I mean obviously yes, but things are getting better day by day.”
In other news, Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, better known as AY, has spoken about the possibility of 2Baba divorcing his wife cum Edo State lawmaker, Natasha.
AY made this known at Daddy Showkey’s 50 years on stage concert in Lagos.
While disclosing that 2Baba was his neighbour before his relationship with Natasha, the comedian cum Nigerian filmmaker explained that Natasha relocated 2Baba to Edo State and Abuja.
AY also playfully mocked 2Baba regarding his ongoing marital crisis with Natasha, hinting at the singer’s possibility of ending the marriage and returning to singlehood.
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