Funke Akindele, a Nollywood star and box office queen, has sparked controversy with a viral video of a house fire on the set of her latest film, Everybody Loves Jenifa. The video shows a dramatic scene in which her multimillion-naira mansion appears to be on fire while being filmed, with cast and crew scrambling to extinguish the flames.
Surprisingly, Funke remained calm and unconcerned throughout the chaos. According to reports, Funke Akindele took a significant risk with her property to ensure that the film was realistic. The actress, known for not skimping on expenses, self-funded the project and empowered 175 crew members, 95% of whom were young talent.
Funke collaborated with the Lagos State Fire Service on the film’s fire scenes, which was a strategic decision. Jubril Giwa, Lagos State Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, confirmed the collaboration in a post on his X page, recognizing the state’s role in ensuring production safety. Fans and industry insiders have praised Funke Akindele’s dedication to her craft and bold investment in creating unforgettable cinematic experiences.
Everybody Loves Jenifa is already one of Nollywood’s most anticipated releases, with fans eagerly anticipating its debut.
Please watch the video below.
Funke Akindele risking her multi-million mansion to give us an epic movie scene 💙💙 pic.twitter.com/zD63wlC6IY
— FRESHDEBUT BLOG (@freshdebutblog) December 24, 2024
