Actor Tobi Makinde Explains Funke Akindele's Wedding Absence

Nollywood actor Tobi Makinde has addressed rumors of a falling out with filmmaker Funke Akindele, explaining her absence from his recent wedding. Makinde clarified in an interview with TVC that there are no issues between them, attributing her missed attendance to her demanding film promotion schedule.

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To be honest, I’ve addressed this over and over again. There’s no problem.

"Her not coming to my wedding is totally understandable," Makinde stated. "It was a period when she was promoting her film and, to be honest, we all know how it is when she’s promoting her film. She takes her craft seriously, so it’s very understandable."

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Her not coming to my wedding is totally understandable. It was a period when she was promoting her film and, to be honest, we all know how it is when she’s promoting her film. She takes her craft seriously, so it’s very understandable.

The actor further noted that expecting every invited guest to attend a wedding is unrealistic, pointing out that not all his own invitees were present. He emphasized Akindele's significant positive impact on his career, stating, "That’s somebody who has contributed immensely to my career."

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Not everybody you invite to your wedding is going to come. I mean, not everybody I invited came. So there’s no problem in that department.

Social media users largely supported Makinde's explanation, criticizing media attempts to create speculative narratives. Many commented that a person's absence from a wedding does not necessarily indicate a lack of friendship or support, highlighting the importance of personal growth and understanding.

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That’s somebody who has contributed immensely to my career. It’s not all our films that are being made. That’s what growth is about.