Popular Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has left fans talking after her first on-screen kiss in her upcoming movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa.
The movie, which was unveiled to a select audience at an exclusive premiere at Imax Cinema in Lekki, Lagos State, on Sunday is set to hit cinemas on December 13th, 2024.
Some members of the audience at the event spoke unanimously about how surprised they were to see Funke Akindele having a romantic kiss with an actor on screen, as it was their first time witnessing such an intimate moment from her.
A Nollywood actor who spoke anonymously said, “I must confess, I was surprised to see Funke having such a kiss. At first, I doubted she would kiss the actor. I even bet with a friend sitting next to me at the cinema that she would never kiss. Despite seeing the closeness between her and the actor, I was still doubtful. But in the next scene, it happened, she kissed the actor. And I was really surprised. That is literally my first time seeing her do such on screen. But regardless, the movie is an interesting one. You’ll definitely laugh away your sorrows. I encourage everyone to watch it once it’s out on December 13th, 2024.”
Another prominent Nollywood actor, who was also part of the audience said, “When Funke Akindele announced her latest film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa”, we knew it was bound to be another blockbuster. After all, Funke isn’t hailed as the queen of Nollywood hits for nothing.
“Her previous movie, A Tribe Called Judah, smashed records by raking in a jaw-dropping 1 billion Naira at the Nigerian box office within just three weeks—a feat no other Nollywood film has achieved so quickly.
“How she was able to combine comedy with a fight against domestic violence is something I’m still finding hard to comprehend. It only shows her brilliance in movie production. But I must say, I was surprised to watch her kiss on screen.”
Many top Nollywood stars, as well as prominent figures from the Nigerian entertainment industry, graced the premiere.
The film features a star cast, including Omowunmi Dada, Nancy Isime, Falz, Stan Nze, and Jackie Appiah.
