Funke Akindele joins Femi Adebayo in the Jagun Jagun sequel, sparking excitement among fans eager to see the actors reunite on screen
Nollywood fans have expressed excitement following the inclusion of actress Funke Akindele in the cast of ‘Jagun Jagun 2’, where she will appear alongside filmmaker and actor Femi Adebayo.
Promotional pictures and behind-the-scenes videos featuring the two stars have generated conversations on social media, with fans celebrating their reunion and recalling their previous collaborations in Yoruba films.
Much of the excitement centres on their 2008 film, ‘Taiwo Taiwo’, in which Akindele played T-Girl while Adebayo portrayed T-Boy.
Their characters led seemingly ordinary lives during the day but operated a robbery syndicate at night.
The actors’ on-screen chemistry in the film left a lasting impression on audiences, with some fans continuing to call for them to reunite in another production.
Interest in their pairing received fresh attention in October after the two were seen exchanging greetings at the seventh birthday celebration of actress Wunmi Toriola’s son.
Videos from the event circulated online, prompting renewed speculation and calls for a possible remake of ‘Taiwo Taiwo’.
Both actors reportedly responded positively to suggestions that they revisit the earlier film.
The excitement has since extended to their appearance in promotional content for ‘Jagun Jagun 2’.
Some fans have even given their preferred pairing the name “FaFa”, combining elements of their names.
A social media user, Bodun, shared behind-the-scenes pictures from the sequel’s photoshoot, writing: “Where are my fellow shameless shippers FA2.. Funke Akindele & Femi Adebayo bts of Jagun Jagun2 photoshoot.”
Another user, POLAN, commented on October 23: “See how Funke Akindele and femi Adebayo looks lovely in this video No ship looks loving than this”.
O’Nene also joined the conversation, observing that many Nigerians were supporting the pairing and noting that both actors were parents of twins.
Big Dams described the actors as a long-standing favourite pairing, writing: “they’re shipping Femi Adebayo and Funke Akindele? I’m there. my ship since 2008 I no use dem play o”.
Another fan, Jasper, praised their acting abilities and expressed excitement about the possibility of seeing them work together more closely, while Aladire noted that supporters had adopted the name “FaFa” for the pairing.
However, not everyone has embraced the romantic speculation surrounding the actors. Some social media users have urged fans to appreciate their friendship and professional relationship without assuming that their public interactions indicate a romantic involvement.
Lola Okunrin cautioned fans against reading romantic meaning into their interactions, arguing that the actors could simply be displaying their usual friendship and professional familiarity.
Despite the differing opinions, their appearance together in ‘Jagun Jagun 2’ has renewed interest in their previous collaborations and generated anticipation among fans of Yoruba cinema.
The sequel’s promotional campaign has therefore brought fresh attention to the pairing, nearly two decades after their memorable roles in ‘Taiwo Taiwo’.
