Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has given reasons
she held a party at her house to celebrate the birthday of her husband, Abdul
Rasheed Bello, better known as JJC Skillz, despite the government ban on social
gathering.
The award-winning actress came under fire on Sunday morning
for disobeying the State and the Federal government orders during coronavirus
outbreak.
The actress on Saturday hosted an in-house party in
celebration of JJC Skillz’s birthday, which had popular faces such as Naira
Marley and Eniola Badmus in attendance. Watch here.
However, after receiving backlash on social media, the
actress has come out to defend herself why she held a party despite the
government ban on any social gathering.
The actress responded to a Nigerian who stated that losing
her endorsement may be as a result of “plain stupidity” and not a matter of
“witch hunt”.
“Losing this contract by @funkeakindele in my opinion would
not be seen as witch hunt but simply stupidity.”
In a now-deleted tweet, she said everyone who attended the
house party were camped in her Estate before the lockdown.
“Uncle don’t create unnecessary sensation. #omoghettothesaga
was to be filmed Before the lockdown and some of us had been camped in Amen
estate.
“So we had to stay in there. So we are safe and happy!!
Let’s not be NEGATIVE!!”
Reacting to the development, Funke took to her official
Instagram page on Sunday to apologize for her husband’s actions.
“Dear Friends, I really have to do this!! I hear you all,
and I acknowledge all your honest feedbacks,” she posted alongside a video.
“I also thank you for your concerns—well wishes, and calls.
I am sorry and hope this video offers some explanation. Please stay safe. And
God bless. @lagosstategovt.”
See the video below.
Akindele’s husband, JJC Skillz also took to Instagram Live to address the issue, saying: “Yesterday we had a bit of an unexpected turn-up. But we thank God. A lot of people are ranting and talking online. It’s your data. You’re very free. Please, go ahead. But, I could tell you guys, we’re safe and sound…
“Everyone that came
to the party has been in Amen estate for about a month now…” he added.
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Fame and wealth easily gets the better of some people's reasoning and sound judgement. The more she tries to justify the party, the more stupid she looks. She should simply apologize.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, Yoruba and Owambe party.
Even when there is Divine revelation that the world is to come to an end, most Yorubas will be more interested in their Owambe party.
Bye the way, is birthday celebration a ticket to heaven that one is hell bent on celebrating it in this ravaging pandemic?
Fame and wealth easily gets the better of some people's reasoning and sound judgement. The more she tries to justify the party, the more stupid she looks. She should simply apologize.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, Yoruba and Owambe party.
Even when there is Divine revelation that the world is to come to an end, most Yorubas will be more interested in their Owambe party.
Bye the way, is birthday celebration a ticket to heaven that one is hell bent on celebrating it in this ravaging pandemic?