Nigerian social media influencer, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, started a debate by sharing his feelings on the comparison between Nollywood star Funke Akindele and US actress, Taraji P Henson.
It is no news that these two movie stars have been compared by fans on several occasions, with several of them stating that Funke Akindele is the Nigerian version of Taraji.
In a new development, Enioluwa took to his X page to share his candid feelings about the comparison between both actresses.
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According to the media personality, he dislikes it when he sees comments about Funke Akindele being Tarajiโs Nigerian version.
Eni added that even though he admires the American actress, he doesnโt see the need to compare Nigerian stars to their foreign counterparts.
In his words:
โI really donโt like seeing comments calling Aunty Funke the โNigerian version of Taraji P. Henson.โ As much as I love Taraji and admire her work, I donโt understand the constant need to compare our icons to Western figures. Funke Akindele is The Funke Akindeleโan unstoppable box office record breaker. Sheโs not a version of anyone but herself.โ
See his tweet below:
Reactions as Enioluwa speaks on Taraji and Funke Akindele comparisons
Enioluwaโs tweet about his dislike for the comparisons between Funke Akindele and Taraji P Henson made the rounds on social media.
Several of them took sides on the matter:
@Akullionaire:
โLmaoooo itโs not that deep, people actually talk about how they kinda look alike and have similar mannerisms in movies.โ
@Karlismita:
โSheโs the version of herself. I donโt know why people love comparing oneself.โ
@ _wealthofficial_:
โThat’s on periodttttt.โ
@T_ayinkee:
โThis! I loveet๐โ
@_iam.lamarr: โWell Taraji P could be older than her so might come that way but embracing our icons would be more appropriate and appreciated for their great achievements.โ The_valuebrity said: โSomeone finally said what has been on my mind๐.โ
@Abb.ydek:
โFunke Akindele; an unstoppable box office record breaker, oshey๐๐. I don talk am before, Na Aunty Funke get the box office and that is on period ๐๐๐. No dey compare my queen to anyone, I mean anyone.โ
@Ab10la wrote: โI think the comparison is only just in looks… Not in achievements or anything like that… And they do look alike a little thatโs all.โ Motolarie said: โPpl were referring to looks not their successes.โ
@Everything_by_limat:
โThank you Eni ๐ Aunty Funke is the version of herself. An unstoppable box office Queen โค๏ธ๐ A Woman King. If itโs about looks, yes they do lookalike โค๏ธ.โ
@Mr_okiks:
โIt’s the lookalike people are saying. Not comparing her. What’s wrong with this one ๐ Mtcheeeew.โ
@kikimordi:
“I think it’s cuz they look alike. They’re not on the same path so it wouldn’t make sense.”
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