Entrepreneur weeps as Funke Akindele wears her earrings

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has brought a young entrepreneur to tears after replacing her earrings with a handmade pair presented to her at an event in Lagos. The emotional encounter occurred at the fourth edition of the FinTribe Finance Fair 2026, held at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island.

A video of the incident circulating on social media showed the entrepreneur approaching Akindele and presenting her with the handmade jewellery. The actress immediately removed the earrings she was wearing and put on the pair, drawing applause and excitement from those present. She subsequently displayed the earrings on stage and embraced the young businesswoman, who became visibly emotional and broke down in tears.

Akindele also used the opportunity to draw attention to the entrepreneur's business, giving her products publicity before the audience. The gesture has attracted positive reactions on social media, with many praising the actress for supporting an emerging business owner and providing her with an opportunity to showcase her work.

The incident took place during the fourth edition of the annual finance fair, themed 'I Can!', which brought together women, entrepreneurs and business leaders to discuss financial empowerment, wealth creation and enterprise development. The event provides a platform for discussions on financial growth, business opportunities and economic empowerment, particularly among women.

Akindele, one of Nigeria's leading actresses and filmmakers, has built a successful career through acting and film production, with several box-office achievements. Her gesture turned a simple presentation of handmade jewellery into a moment of public recognition for a young entrepreneur seeking to grow her business.