Young Entrepreneur in Tears as Funke Akindele Wears Her Earrings

A young woman entrepreneur cried tears of joy when Nollywood star Funke Akindele wore the handmade earrings she gave her. This happened at the FinTribe Finance Fair 2026 in Lagos.

The touching event took place during the fourth edition of the fair at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island. The designer approached the actress to give her the earrings she made by hand.

In a video that went viral on Sunday, instead of just accepting the gift, Funke put on the earrings right away. She later showed them off on stage, which made the entrepreneur very emotional.

Feeling grateful for the actress's support, the young woman shed tears and hugged Akindele on stage. It was a heartfelt moment for both of them.

Funke Akindele took the chance to promote the young entrepreneur’s business in front of the crowd. She highlighted the handmade products, drawing attention to the designer’s work.

The fourth edition of the FinTribe Finance Fair, with the theme 'I Can!', brought together women, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. They gathered to talk about financial empowerment, creating wealth, and developing businesses.