Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele the award winning actress for best comedy series production at the AMVCA AWARDS came under fire on social media as she hosted a party for her producer and husband in celebration of JJC Skillz’s 43rd birthday.
The Comedy Producer, JJC turned 43 Yesterday, Saturday and the Director Funke Akindele to to her Tweets to celebrate her husband amid the lockdown imposed on Lagos State residential areas.
“Happy birthday my darling husband. The Lord will Grant you longer life and good health. Thank you for being a sweetheart! Our home will always be peaceful and the Lord will continue to bless us.
Enjoy your day my King @jjcskillz #babaibeji I can’t forget this beautiful picture?? Thanks for all the joy and happiness you havought into our lives. Love you Bolarinde?? #birthdayboyinabi.t @jjcskillz #myking #babaibeji.”
In a video clip that has since gone viral on social media, the couple can be seen dancing to singer Naira Marley’s “Tesu Mole” song.
Naira Marley himself was in attendance and can be seen smiling as other party guests vibed to his music.
The house party held at their home in Amen Estate, located in Ibeju-Lekki axis of The Lekki Peninsula, Lagos.
Following the video’s release, angry Nigerians are calling for the arrest of the actress and her husband for their “thoughtlessness.”
Watch a clip from the house party below:
Few dsays ago The president of Nigeria, Mohammadu Buhari announced the initial lockdown of citizens in different states to reduce the spread of the virus.
Since then, countries across the globe has each gone into quarantine measures to prevent the wide spread of the deadly Coronavirus.
Ironically, Funke Akindele also happens to be a brand ambassador for Dettol and a major driver of the Clean Naija initiative.
The initiative aims to create awareness, educate and drive behavioral change among Nigerians in order to achieve a cleaner nation through the continuous habit of handwashing.
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus which could be prevented with regular washing of hands, Akindele has appeared in adverts campaigning for people to keep good hygiene.
To many, having a house party at this time negates the works she has been doing to help spread the curb of the virus.
The reactions on tweets showed Nigerians were not in support of her actions, check out some below :
Considering they were parents of twins they should put them into consideration before making that decision of partying.
