Award-winning Nollywood actresses Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham starred in the epic film ‘House of Ga’a,’ which premiered on Netflix, the world’s largest movie streaming platform.
‘House of Ga’a’ is a historical biopic based on true-life events in the 18th century involving Bashorun Ga’a, an aggressive and feared Prime Minister/Kingmaker who grew to be more powerful than the monarchs he crowned.
The film, which was directed and produced by Bolanle Austen-Peters, featured Femi Branch, Mike Afolarin, Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Ibrahim Chatta, Dele Odule, Bimbo Manuel, Lateef Adedimeji, Femi Adebayo, Gabriel Afolayan, Jide ‘JBlaze’ Oyegbile, Seun Akindele, Yemi Blaq, Adeniyi Johnson, Muyiwa Ademola, Willam Benson, Gbenga Titiloye, Kunle Coker and lots more.
The movie was announced at an International Women’s Day 2024 event hosted by Netflix on Wednesday, March 6th to honour female film producers, directors, actors, and members of the Nigerian film community.
House of Ga’a is slated to premiere before the end of 2024, leaving many fans and spectators eagerly anticipating it.
Fans were overjoyed to watch their favorite women showcase their acting abilities in the same movie.
Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham are feuding quietly on social media for dominance and influence in the film business. As both well-known actresses turned producers compete to outdo each other with their projects.
According to sources, the duo has been at odds since the premiere of their films, Ijakumo (produced by Abaraham) and Battle on the Buka Street (produced by Akindele).
The dispute between Akindele and Abraham emerged a few years ago when it was discovered that Akindele shunned Abraham during birthday celebrations and vice versa. This animosity was heightened when Akindele chose to release her film, “Omo Ghetto the Saga,” on the same day as Abraham’s “Ghost and the Tout” was released in theatres two years ago.
Many fans of both actresses were torn between going to the theaters to watch ‘The Ghost and The Tout’ and staying at home to stream ‘Omo Ghetto the Saga’ on Netflix.
However, after Funke Akindele’s heartfelt remarks celebrating Toyin’s 43rd birthday, urging for reconciliation by 2023, supporters called for an end to the conflict. It’s worth noting that Funke Akindele’s film ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ grossed N1.4 billion, while Toyin Abraham’s ‘Malaika’ made N302 million.
Fans flooded the comment section with praise for the movie ‘House of Ga’a’.
Reacting to the post….
@bholermidey said, “Funke and Toyin in a movie together… e go loud oooo”.
@riskayaholaniyi’ said, “Aunty funke and Aunty Toyin!! Lobatan. Netflix go over sold out”.
@olayiwolafolake said, “Lafunky in an epic movie I can’t wait ooo”.
@xx_ifeoluwakiitan said, “My one and only. A must watch movie reh ooo”.
@sympl_ymimi7 said, “Yaaaaaay this has been my utmost dream come through seeing my two world best in the same move @naijaonnetflix I can’t waittttt”.
@empire_temmy said, “I have been waiting for this Day My two world best ❤ @toyin_abraham and @funkejenifaakindele”.
