Nigeria, Aug. 15 -- Veteran Nollywood actor Afeez Oyetoro, known widely as Saka, has spoken in defence of filmmaker Funke Akindele, rejecting claims that she is difficult to work with.

He made the comments during an interview with Rommi Royal Media, published on YouTube on August 14, 2026.

Oyetoro worked with Akindele on her December film "Behind The Scenes," which has grossed 2.7 billion at the Nigerian box office. He said the experience left him with a positive impression of her, despite widespread claims online that she runs a strict set.

"I have worked with Funke Akindele, and she treated me very well. To those saying she's strict on set, to be honest, I like it that way. I'm saying this publicly, not to gain anything. You have to...