Filmmaker Funke Akindele has dismissed claims that she snubbed Fuji singer Wasiu Pasuma at a public event, describing the viral narrative as misleading.
The controversy followed a video shared by an X user, #UOladiti, with the caption, “Moment Funke Akindele snubbed Pasuma in public. This is not looking good at all,” alongside an edited clip suggesting the actress ignored the singer.
Reacting, Funke refuted the claim in a post on X on Sunday, insisting there was no incident of disrespect.
“Snub? Hell no. Stop the negativity pls. I saw him, greeted him, danced with him. Pasuma is my egbon. Pls you all should stop this evil,” she wrote.
The short viral clip, which circulated widely online, showed a crowded indoor event where Funke was seen exchanging pleasantries with people. In the same frame, Pasuma appeared seated at a table, briefly looking at his phone as people moved around the venue.
The clarification comes weeks after another viral moment involving Funke at the premiere of The Return of Arinzo, where she appeared to ignore actress Toyin Abraham during a greeting, an incident that also sparked debate on social media.
Funke, who is known for films such as Omo Ghetto: The Saga and her long running series Jenifa’s Diary, has faced repeated scrutiny over public interactions.
