Nollywood actress and producer Funmi Awelewa has sparked reactions on social media by publicly declaring her admiration for Nigerian music star Wizkid. In a post shared on her official Instagram account on November 21, 2024, Funmi stated that she is a proud member of Wizkid FC, the loyal fan base of the Afrobeats sensation.
The actress, known for her charm and wit, has previously gained attention internationally when football legend Cristiano Ronaldo viewed her Instagram Story in 2021. While she is a well-known admirer of Ronaldo, currently playing in Saudi Arabia, her latest post shifts the spotlight to her love for Wizkidâs music, solidifying her fandom for the global music icon.
This declaration adds Funmi to the list of celebrities openly supporting Wizkid, further bridging the worlds of Nollywood and Nigerian music. Fans of both stars have shared excitement and praise for her choice.
Sharing the evidence to all and sundry in the year 2021, actress Funmi Awelewa wrote;Â âI swear @cristiano checked my story. This isnât a joke or photoshop. Haaaa I don die.â
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Actress Funmi Awelewa shared on her Instagram today that she is choosing her three all-time favorite people. Cristiano Ronaldo is definitely one of them.
She also mentioned that her other favorites are Wizkid and Olamide (Baddo), saying this brings her a sense of peace.
In her words;Â âFine girl wey love Cr7, Big Wiz, & Olamide, peace of mind is that you?â
She added; âCr7â¤ď¸Â Big Wiz𦠠Baddođ.â
Actress Funmi Awelewa further accompanied the post with Wizkidâs hit song âNo Stressâ off the âMade in Lagosâ album. See her post below;
See reactions below;
@itz_spino1: Ronaldo and wizkid being ur fav is one of the best decision you made on earth đŻđ¤â¤ď¸.
@sexymummyboyz: You canât love wiz and not have peace of mind because popsy is too real to fake anything . Wiz is enormously talented , he effortlessly always oozing steeze that comes with glory plus blessings. Oh my days BIGWIZ his too organic, heâs my therapy â¤ď¸đŚ .
@asiwajulerry: Wizkid and Ronaldo. Your choices in life are impeccable â¤ď¸.
@richie_ola_oye: If na to protest now about a country that concerns every one of us, we wont see a single actress or actor to post about it but you are posting about Wizkid who doesnât even know you đđđ.
@alozz_b_empire: Do such girls exist? I wanna see yâall hands upâď¸ I must find my soul mate asap â¤ď¸đĽ.
@living_largee; Big wiz be like BLUE FILM. Everybody de watch am Lowkey.