These two strong ladies are no doubt rated among the exceptional filmmakers in the movie industry, and their jobs speak volume.
Though Toyin Abraham will always tell whoever cares to listen that Funke Akindele is her senior colleague in the industry, the fact still remains that these two have some things in common in their journey in the entertainment industry.
Though Funke Akindele featured in the popular UNICEF series, “I Need To Know,” she started gaining prominence in the industry by featuring in Yoruba movies. So, it won’t be totally wrong to say they both started their journeys in the Yoruba movie industry, before going into the English movie industry.
They are both sources of inspiration to lots of upcoming movie stars, as a good number of them refer to them as their mentors.
Their success stories are sources of inspiration to many younger people in the society.
They both started their careers from nothing and made a very huge success out of it. Despite all the challenges and shortcomings, they were able to pull through.
They have both been able to build a fan base, who are extremely crazy about them, and loyal to a fault.
When we talk about extremely successful ladies in the film industry, these two will always top the list. They are both actresses, producers, and directors.
Though many will conclude they are both in stiff competition in the industry, with the lots of things they do in common.
Many are also of the opinion that it’s Toyin that is in competition with Funke, and not the other way around, most especially, as they often release their movies at almost the same time yearly.
Whatever the case maybe, we can’t fail to applaud their success and hardwork in the movie industry, which was male-dominated few years ago. They are both among the few ladies currently running the entertainment industry in Nigeria; giving the male counterparts a run for their money.
And, as always, their two movies “Ijakumo”: The Born Again Stripper” by Toyin Abraham, and “Battle On Buka Street” slug it out at the cinema, this festive period.
Battle On Buka Street is a 2022 movie by Funke Akindele. The film depicts the events that happen on a street called “Buka Street,” a street famous for its special preparation of Buka food by its many talented cooks.
“Buka” is the Yoruba word used to describe a place where mostly swallow foods are prepared and sold in expensive prices.
Battle On Buka Street movie presents all the amazing and talented women who can cook swallow food well, but where there is so much talent, there will always be competition. Battle On The Buka Street movie therefore throws a food challenge in which all these talented women who sell Buka food participate so they can crown the person who would become “King Of Buka Street”.
Apparently, the Battle On Buka Street movie proves that the competition is not only one of a mere contest between the women.
Alongside their children, they get really malicious with each other and find ways to get ahead of each other in the game. They may be in the same business but they are not friends.
As Battle On Buka Street movie progresses, we see that the rivalry turns into an actual crime as Yejide’s husband in the movie, played by Femi Jacobs, kills a man and goes on the run, separated from his wife and children, Ademide and Fadekemi.
Battle On Buka Street is a comedy movie that promises to entertain viewers with light-hearted humour and considerable action from a cast of talented actors and actresses.
The movie parades stars like Funke Akindele, Mercy Johnson, Tobi Makinde, Sola Sobowale, Nkem Owoh, Bimbo Ademoye, Tina Mba, Femi Jacobs, Wunmi Toriola, amongst others.
The premiere was star-studded as one can’t even remember which stars didn’t make it. It was a show of culture, as celebrities outshined each other in their traditional attires. It was released to the cinema on the 16th of December, 2022, and will be showing throughout the festive period.
Battle On Buka Street is definitely expected to be a box office hit, based on the fact that the movie has a somewhat unique storyline and viewers are expected to find the movie an interesting watch. It also features crime and its consequences.
Recall Funke Akindele’s last movie, “Omo Ghetto The Saga,” which is currently the highest-grossing Nollywood movie, grossed over N600 million. Fingers are crossed as many are patiently waiting to see what Battle On Buka Street will make in the first two weeks of release.
Toyin Abrahams’ latest movie “Ijakumo” : The Born Again Stripper features a disgraced woman on a revenge mission to destroy the life of her former lover.
Ashabi, the daughter of a powerful spiritualist, is hell bent on destroying the life of her former lover, Jide, a renowned Pastor of a mega church, who jilted and left her to die.
With the help of Sharon, a stripper and choir leader who Jide lusts after, Ashabi figures a way to hatch her revenge plan.
Toyin Abraham is joined by an impressive cast including Kunle Remi, Lilian Afegbai, Olumide Oworu, and others.
“Ijakumo” will be coming to cinemas from December 23rd, 2022.
Toyin Abraham has appeared in and directed numerous movies including “Prophetess”, “The Ghost” and “The Tout”, “Kambili”, “Blood Sisters”, “The Ghost”, “The Tout”, was also one of the highest-grossing films of 2021, earning over N130 million in cinemas.
A lot of fans are anticipating what “Ijakumo” will make in the cinema too.
It was also premiered on Sunday, 18th December, 2022 with Sunday Best as the “Theme” with lots of stars in attendance.
Buka Street is directed by Funke Akindele and Tobi Makinde while it was produced by Funke Akindele. Buka Street is not a place for the weak, it is the struggle for Amala, the sweat of the gbegiri, the slap from the pepper stew and the war of the pots.
Meanwhile, “Ijakumo” meaning The Born-Again Stripper, is the story of a disgraced woman called Ashabi who is on a revenge mission to destroy the life of her former lover. It was directed by Adebayo Tijani and produced by Toyin Abraham.
