A video that went viral and showed Nollywood actress Funke Akindele being surprised with a brand-new automobile at her milestone celebration event has ignited various responses from the public.
The event, named "A Toast To Funke Akindele," took place on Wednesday night in honor of her outstanding accomplishment of making over $1 billion in box office receipts. The star-studded guest list for the event, which was co-hosted by GAC Motor Nigeria and FilmOne Entertainment, included well-known personalities from the entertainment world including Iyabo Ojo, Eniola Ajao, Sola Sobowale, and many more.
The highlight of the event came when GAC Motor gave Funke Akindele a brand-new automobile. Many congratulated her and acknowledged her achievements, but some questioned why a millionaire would receive a new automobile as a present.
Online conversations have been triggered by the divergent responses to the unexpected present. While some have praised the move as an appropriate reward for Akindele's accomplishments, others have questioned if such a costly gift was suitable for someone in her financial situation.
The incident and the comments that followed highlight how complicated people's views are about celebrity presents and how society interprets them.
See some reactions below:
