"I Knelt and Cried to Settle Them!" Iyabo Ojo Finally Gives Up on Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham’s 10-Year Feud After Viral Snub: Full Gist Latest News

 

The War of the Queens Latest News on Nigelzient! Nollywood has been thrown into chaos after a viral video showed Funke Akindele allegedly ignoring Toyin Abraham at the premiere of 'The Return of Arinzo.' Now, the host herself, Iyabo Ojo, has broken her silence, revealing she is officially done playing peacemaker—get the full shocking breakdown and Iyabo's emotional confession below! 🎬🚫🍿

The red carpet turned into a battleground at the Balmoral Event Centre during the premiere of Iyabo Ojo’s The Return of Arinzo. In a footage currently trending on Nigelzient, Toyin Abraham is seen approaching the "Jenifa" star, Funke Akindele, to exchange pleasantries, but Funke reportedly kept a straight face and refused to acknowledge her. The tension was palpable as Toyin moved on to greet other colleagues, leaving fans questioning if the 2024 "peace era" between the two box office titans was just a stunt.

Reporting for Nigelzient Latest News, Iyabo Ojo took to her Instagram on Tuesday to address the backlash she received for not intervening. In a lengthy and emotional post, the mother of two revealed that she has done everything humanly possible to reconcile the duo. "I tried my very best to settle both of them, cried, knelt, begged both parties to embrace peace... but at this point, I can’t beg anymore," she stated. Iyabo disclosed that a secret peace pact made months ago—which prohibited online "shading"—was broken in December 2025 when sabotage allegations surfaced regarding cinema performances.

The fallout on Nigelzient is massive. While some netizens are blasting Funke for being "insecure" about Toyin's recent ₦1 Billion box office milestone with Oversabi Aunty, others are defending her right to choose who she interacts with. As Nigelzient reports, this latest snub has officially overshadowed the movie premiere itself, with fans divided into "Team Funke" and "Team Toyin." One thing is certain: the "Big Aunties" of Nollywood are further apart than ever. Your thoughts? Is Funke wrong for the snub, or should Iyabo have kept trying? Drop your take below on Nigelzient!