Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has stirred reactions across social media after her blunt yet humorous reply to a fan who begged her for a phone. The incident unfolded when the fan dropped a message in her comment section, pleading for assistance and claiming not to own a phone.
The actress, who is known for her no-nonsense attitude and witty comebacks, wasted no time in addressing the contradiction in the fan’s statement. She pointed out the irony by asking, “What did you use to type message, why are you lying?” This sharp response immediately went viral, with many praising her straightforwardness.
According to Funke, honesty and contentment are far more valuable than desperate pleas built on false claims. She reminded her followers that it is not compulsory to own an expensive phone or device, urging people to focus on being satisfied with what they currently have. “Is it compulsory to use big phone? Contentment is key o,” she added, emphasising that truth should always come first, even when seeking help.
Funke Akindele speaks on entitlement culture
The actress further explained that she only wanted to check on her fans when she came across the unusual request. “I just woke up and said let me check my people, and the first thing I’m seeing is ‘please ma I don’t have a phone’,” she said. Funke noted that many fans nowadays attempt to exploit celebrities by sending exaggerated or false stories just to gain sympathy or financial assistance.
She stressed that while she believes in helping genuine cases, she cannot condone dishonesty or entitlement-driven attitudes. Her statement has sparked a wider conversation online about how some fans perceive celebrities as automatic providers for their personal needs.
Fans react to Funke’s response
The incident quickly became a trending topic, with many social media users sharing their opinions in the comment section. While some found her reply funny and well-deserved, others argued that the fan might have been using a borrowed phone to send the message.
mayor_xox: “Omoh, na serious dedication be this. Fan just dey think say any request go land.”
SEFATUBU: “She for just tell her the condition of the phone instead of typing ‘I don’t have a phone’.”
43ree3ree: “The person borrow phone ni.”
mayor_xox: “This fan really believe say Funke na ATM, phones no dey give wahala again.”
CasmirDr: “Beg3 is becoming more certified.”
The debate has continued to spread across platforms, highlighting the growing issue of fan entitlement and how celebrities handle constant demands for assistance.
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Between actress Funke Akindele and a fan who begged her for a phone! As in, no be phone you use type? 😂 pic.twitter.com/KscIVjuquj
— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) September 30, 2025