By Segun Adebayo
Toyin Abraham has sparked a fresh “war” with fans of fellow actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele after declaring herself the “greatest of all time” (GOAT) in the movie industry.
The actress made the bold declaration as anticipation builds around her latest movie, Bestie, which is set to hit cinemas in December.
Toyin’s claim quickly stirred reactions online, particularly among Akindele’s supporters, who challenged her assertion and questioned her standing among Nigeria’s biggest movie stars.
Akindele’s fans swiftly pushed back on Toyin’s claim, pointing to Funke’s stellar track record and telling Toyin to “know her place.”
The latest exchange has added fresh fuel to the long-running rivalry between supporters of the two actresses, who have repeatedly clashed online over their achievements and box-office records.
The rivalry has become particularly intense whenever either actress announces a major film project, with their respective supporters often turning social media into a battleground.
Toyin and Akindele are once again heading for a potential box-office showdown, with both filmmakers scheduled to release new works during the December cinema season.
PerSecondNews reports that Toyin’s Bestie is one of the films expected to attract significant attention during the festive period, given her growing profile as an actress and filmmaker.
Meanwhile, Akindele had earlier announced that her latest project would arrive in cinemas on December 11, just days before Toyin’s movie.
The close release dates have already generated conversations among movie lovers, with fans of both actresses positioning their preferred filmmaker as the likely winner of the December box-office battle.
Toyin’s latest declaration has, therefore, taken the rivalry beyond the performance of their individual movies, with fans once again debating who deserves the crown as Nollywood’s biggest female filmmaker.