Popular Nigerian media personality Enioluwa has spoken out against the frequent comparisons of Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele to Hollywood actress Taraji P. Henson. In a recent tweet that has sparked conversation online, Enioluwa expressed his frustration with labeling Funke as the “Nigerian version of Taraji P. Henson,” emphasizing that Funke Akindele is a force of her own.
The tweet reads:
“I don’t like seeing comments calling Aunty Funke the ‘Nigerian version of Taraji P. Henson.’ As much as I love Taraji and admire her work, I don’t understand the constant need to compare our icons to Western figures. Funke Akindele is The Funke Akindele—an unstoppable box office record breaker. She’s not a version of anyone but herself.”
Alongside the tweet, the image features Taraji P. Henson, Enioluwa, and Funke Akindele, reflecting the context of the conversation.
