- fans rushed to conclude she had joined the wave of celebrities opting for cosmetic procedures
- The promotional run also introduced the movie’s star-studded line-up, including Scarlet Gomez
- Akindele later revealed the transformation was simply part of her character in her upcoming film
Nollywood icon Funke Akindele has set social media buzzing after appearing with a noticeably curvier figure, sparking speculation that she might have undergone body enhancement surgery.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the actress became a trending topic after multiple videos circulated showing her with dramatically fuller hips and a pronounced backside.
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Although fans rushed to conclude she had joined the wave of celebrities opting for cosmetic procedures, Akindele later revealed the transformation was simply part of her character in her upcoming film, Behind The Scenes.
In one viral clip, she strutted confidently in a simple outfit, playing the role of Adetutu Fernandez — a woman who “spent a fortune to achieve the body of a goddess.”
Leaning into the humour, Akindele continued teasing fans online, sharing more clips and captions celebrating the character’s exaggerated features.
The promotional run also introduced the movie’s star-studded line-up, including Scarlet Gomez, Tobi Bakare, Iyabo Ojo, Mr Macaroni, Ibrahim Chatta, Uche Montana, Uzor Arukwe, Wandi and Handi.
The playful “new body” triggered a wave of reactions from Nollywood colleagues, with Deyemi joking about an “Akowonjo BBL,” Mo Bimpe calling her “Hipsy Funky,” and Bisola noting the hips were “speaking volumes.”
Broda Shaggi, Blessing Obasi and Janemena also joined the banter, adding to the viral moment that has now boosted interest ahead of the movie’s release.
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