Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has set the internet abuzz with a trending video from the set of her latest cinema movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa. The clip, which has gone viral, captures a dramatic moment when Funke's multimillion-naira mansion was set ablaze during the shoot.
Reports reveal that the box office queen risked her luxurious home to achieve a realistic effect for the movie. In the video, the cast and crew are seen rushing to extinguish the fire using buckets of water, while Funke sat calmly, appearing unbothered by the chaos around her.
Social Media Reactions
The daring act sparked a mix of admiration and criticism online:
Soulful Sensation: “This is why it’s important to have a studio.”
Juddy King28: “The passion.”
Eddy001: “It’s perfection or nothing.”
Bee Virtuous: “And someone somewhere would want to compare themselves to her? I’m baffled.”
Sybarite Chef: “This is beyond dangerous. That’s why special effects were created.”
Slam Hit Factory: “See backward mentality.”
Official Temitope Pheabian: “Omo, this one shocked me o.”
Deeva Secrets: “Aunty Funke, page setter.”
Naems Collection: “Ha! There are levels.”
Iwuala Onyinye Addy: “And you are angry she’s the queen.”
Tezim Perfect: “Smh, something wey even Hollywood no dey do.”
Adore By Ayesha: “It’s her calmness for me.”
Akuko Igbo: “It’s her calmness for me! What if the fire hadn’t been contained?”
Adorable Bee: “Asabawood, avoid this by all means. Do not try it, I repeat, do not try it.”
While some commended Funke for her passion and dedication to her craft, others criticized the potential risks involved, urging the Nollywood industry to prioritize safety by investing in proper special effects.
Funke Akindele risking her multi-million mansion to give us an epic movie scene 💙💙 pic.twitter.com/zD63wlC6IY
— FRESHDEBUT BLOG (@freshdebutblog) December 24, 2024
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