After dazzling at the JP25 wedding, Funke Akindele’s tense boat ride to Zanzibar stole the spotlight as her panicked prayers and humor went viral online.
From whispering “I dey pray” mid-waves to being shocked by fans in Zanzibar, Funke’s authenticity and wit left Nigerians laughing and loving her even more.
After lighting up the JP25 wedding celebrations in Dar es Salaam, Nollywood star Funke Akindele joined fellow celebrities on a boat trip to Zanzibar, but what was meant to be a relaxing journey quickly turned tense.
In a now viral video circulating on social media, Funke glammed up for the trip was seen whispering prayers as the boat rocked through choppy waters. The actress tried to maintain composure but was visibly nervous. At one point, she pleaded with influencer Enioluwa, who was hyping up the ride, saying with a tight smile, “Abeg stop that noise, I dey pray!” The moment drew laughter from other passengers and quickly endeared her to fans for her relatability.
Despite her anxiety, Funke kept her signature humour intact throughout the ride. Her candid reactions captured online have since gone viral, with fans praising her authenticity.
Funke’s raw reaction quickly hit social media, and fans couldn’t get enough of her vulnerability and humour.
One fan commented, “She prayed, panicked and still slayed. Real queen!” (@iam_kaycee), while another wrote, “Funke is so real! This boat ride humble am well” (@ezewealthofficial).
Another user joked, “Imagine say na Titanic cruise she go. Aunty Funke for faint before them even leave shore” (@prettybimzz).
The reactions kept rolling in:
@the_lagosbabe: “She go pray from JP25 reach Lagos like this.”@ronluxuryfashion: “This woman no go kill me. She carry Jenifa enter real life.”
@moetbeauty_empire: “Even celeb dey fear boat like us. Aunty Funke’s reaction was priceless!”
@tofunmi.banks: “But that crowd in Zanzibar ehn! Funke shock like say she win Grammy.”
This incident follows her emotional speech at the JP25 wedding, where she praised Priscilla Ojo, calling her a “beauty with brains” and offering heartfelt prayers for her marriage.
The excitement didn’t end on the water. Upon arriving in Zanzibar, Funke was stunned by the large crowd that greeted her at the airport, a moment that added to the day’s drama and joy.
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