Funke Akindele wears an entrepreneur’s jewellery in Lagos
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele wore handmade earrings gifted to her by a young entrepreneur on stage in Lagos. She also promoted the designer’s business at the fourth edition of the FinTribe Finance Fair, held in 2026, Punch reported.
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele wore handmade earrings gifted to her by a young entrepreneur at the FinTribe Finance Fair 2026 in Lagos, Punch reported. The designer gave her the jewellery at the event’s fourth edition, held at the Landmark Event Centre on Victoria Island.
Akindele also showed the earrings on stage and promoted the young woman’s business in front of the audience. The entrepreneur wept with joy before embracing the actress. The fair, held under the theme “I Can!”, brought together women, entrepreneurs and business leaders to discuss financial empowerment, wealth creation and business development.
Footage of the moment began circulating widely on Sunday, 1 November, according to Punch. On 1 November, the publication also reported the rivalry between Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham over two films expected in December, in its article on Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham’s December films.
