Filmmaker Funke Akindele has responded to a fan who questioned when she would be purchasing a Lamborghini amid the ongoing social media buzz surrounding the luxury car.
Lamborghini trended over the weekend following a controversy involving singer Burna Boy and Sophia Egbueje.
In a leaked audio conversation, Sophia accused Burna Boy of failing to fulfill his promise of buying her a Lamborghini after a one-night stand.
She claimed she eventually bought the car herself after blocking him.
The revelation sparked debates online, with many questioning her expectations from the singer.
As the conversation continued trending, a fan took to Snapchat on Sunday to ask Funke Akindele, “When are you buying a Lamborghini?”
The 47-year-old actress responded in a playful yet sarcastic tone, noting how social media users often turn everything into a joke.
She threatened to block the fan, saying, “Everything is always funny to you people, abi? I will block you. It is everything you guys are using to trend?”
Beyond social media banter, Funke Akindele continues to make waves in the film industry with the record-breaking success of her latest movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa.
Released in December 2024, the film achieved unprecedented success in Nigerian cinema.
On its opening day, it grossed over N45 million, setting a new record for the highest opening day gross for a Nollywood film. Within its first week, the film earned N355.1 million, marking it as a commercial success in Nigeria.
By its second weekend, beginning on December 23, 2024, its total earnings reportedly exceeded N700 million. Within 12 days, the film was recognized as the highest-grossing Nigerian film to date.
Internationally, Everybody Loves Jenifa earned $100,000 during its opening week in cinemas across the diaspora, reportedly achieving the largest opening weekend for a Nollywood film outside Africa.
Domestically, it reached N1 billion at the Nigerian box office within 19 days of release, becoming the fastest Nollywood title to reach this milestone.
As of January 2025, the film’s total gross surpassed N1.466 billion, officially making it the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time.
