Nollywood star, Funke Akindele has shared a video surfaced showing a fire incident at her multimillion-naira mansion during the filming of her new movie, “Everybody Loves Jenifa.”
The viral clip shows the dramatic moment when flames erupted on set, prompting the cast and crew to act quickly to put out the fire.
Despite the commotion, Funke Akindele remained composed and unbothered throughout the ordeal.
Reports suggest that the actress took a bold step by using her own property to create authentic scenes for the movie.
To ensure safety, the actress collaborated with the Lagos State Fire Service for the movie’s fire-related scenes.
Jubril Giwa, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Lagos State Governor, confirmed this partnership in a post on his X page, praising the measures taken to protect everyone involved.
Fans and industry professionals have applauded Funke Akindele’s commitment to her craft and her willingness to take risks to deliver a standout cinematic experience.
Watch the video below:
Funke Akindele risking her multi-million mansion to give us an epic movie scene 💙💙 pic.twitter.com/zD63wlC6IY
— FRESHDEBUT BLOG (@freshdebutblog) December 24, 2024
KanyiDaily recalls that Funke Akindele recently set a new record with her movie “Everybody Loves Jennifer”, which became the industry’s biggest debut to date.