Nigerian comedian Bovi and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha sparked reactions at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) after recreating the viral moment involving Nollywood stars Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham.
During their hosting segment at the award ceremony, the duo performed a comedic reenactment of the controversial interaction that trended online following the premiere of The Return of Arinzo.
In the skit, Nomzamo acted as Funke Akindele, while Bovi jokingly played Toyin Abraham and referenced the viral moment with a humorous line that drew loud reactions from the audience.
The original viral clip appeared to show Funke Akindele ignoring Toyin Abraham during greetings at the movie premiere held at Balmoral Event Centre, Lagos, triggering widespread online debate among fans and entertainment observers.
The AMVCA reenactment quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the ceremony, with social media users divided over whether the joke was hilarious or unnecessary.
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