Funke Akindele is weathering a storm of criticism after posting birthday photos on Monday, August 24, the same day veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, was buried following his death from cancer. The timing has sparked outrage across social media, with fans and colleagues questioning her sensitivity.
Ogogo d Sunday after battling cancer. He was buried Monday according to Islamic rites. Despite posting condolences on her Instagram story Sunday, Akindele shared professional birthday photo images the following day to mark turning 49. The backlash was swift and unforgiving.
Critics weren’t holding back. Many reminded her that Ogogo was instrumental in her career, particularly through the Odunfa Caucus. “Wrong timing, Aunty Funke. Very wrong timing,” one user wrote, highlighting what many perceived as fake love within Nollywood. Others suggested she should’ve postponed the celebration entirely, calling it a matter of respect for someone who contributed to her success story.
The controversy raises uncomfortable questions about balancing personal milestones with collective mourning in Nigeria’s tight-knit film industry. Should she have waited? The heated reactions suggest many believe honoring the dead should’ve taken precedence over celebrating life, at least for a few days.
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