According to @funkejenifaakindele on Instagram, the Nollywood box office queen marked her 49th birthday on August 24, 2026, by posting a series of glamorous photos alongside a deep reflection on her faith, growth, and journey. She took time to express gratitude for reaching another milestone while pursuing her cinematic purpose.
However, the timing of her celebration sparked mixed reactions across social media platforms following the death of veteran actor Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan. Speaking on X, media user @ola_kish noted, “We are mourning the death of Ogogo… and you are posting about a birthday”. On the other hand, supporting fans defended her right to celebrate her personal milestone, with @TundeOjedokun adding in commentary, “It is important to remember that death is inevitable, but everyone has their own life to live”.
While the overlap between her birthday and Ogogo’s passing created friction among fans on social media, Akindele’s standing as Nigeria’s highest-grossing box office director remains undisputed. Expect her to maintain focus on her upcoming movie rollouts for late 2026 while navigating the social media backlash gracefully.
Source: Instagram (@funkejenifaakindele) — https://www.instagram.com/funkejenifaakindele/, August 24, 2026
Photo Credit: Bella Naija
