Funke Akindele faces backslash for celebrating 49th birthday hours after Ogogo's death

Funke Akindele faces backslash for celebrating 49th birthday hours after Ogogo's death

Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele has been criticised for celebrating her birthday hours after actor Ogogo’s death. DAILY POST reports that Ogogo died on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after a prolonged battle with cancer. Ogogo was buried on Monday, August 24, according to Islamic burial rites. Akindele, who had earlier mourned Ogogo’s passing on her Instagram story on Sunday, […] Funke Akindele faces backslash for celebrating 49th birthday hours aft…

Funke Akindele faces backlash over birthday post on Ogogo’s burial day

Funke Akindele sparks mixed reactions after sharing a birthday message on the same day veteran actor Ogogo was buried. Read why she’s facing backlash. Read More: https://punchng.com/funke-akindele-faces-backlash-over-birthday-post-on-ogogos-burial-day/

Funke Akindele Sparks Controversy with 49th Birthday Celebration...

Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele has been criticised for celebrating her birthday hours after actor Ogogo’s death. DAILY POST reports that Ogogo died on Sunday... #entertainment, #funkeakindele, #ogogo, #flyingeze

Actress Funke Akindele under fire over her post amid Ogogo's death

Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has come under fire over a post she shared amid the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, sparking mixed reactions online.

49th birthday: Fans celebrate Funke Akindele

Fans, colleagues and well-wishers of veteran Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa on Monday celebrated her as she marks her 49th birthday. The ace actress took to her verified Instagram page, @funkejenifaakindele to celebrate the milestone, expressing gratitude to God for His blessings, guidance and protection throughout her journey. She wrote: […] The post 49th birthday: Fans celebrate Funke Akindele appear…

Funke Akindele faces backlash for celebrating her birthday on the day Ogogo was buried - Newsy People

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has come under fire from some Nigerians after publicly celebrating her birthday on the same day veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was buried. Ogogo, 66, died on Sunday after battling stage-four cancer and was buried in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday according to Islamic rites. Akindele, who also marked her birthday on Monday, shared a message of gratitude to God on Instagram, thanking Him for an…