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Fans renew Funke Akindele-Toyin Abraham rivalry ahead of December releases

Fans renew Funke Akindele-Toyin Abraham rivalry ahead of December releases

As Nollywood actresses and filmmakers Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham prepare to release new films in December, their fans have revived comparisons between the stars, scrutinising their promotional strategies, industry relationships and box-office ambitions. The actresses, both established names in Nigeria’s film industry, have repeatedly found themselves at the centre of online debates over box-office

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