Funke Akindele Moves Young Entrepreneur to Tears After Wearing Her Handmade Earrings

A young female entrepreneur was moved to tears of joy after Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele wore a pair of handmade earrings she gifted her at the FinTribe Finance Fair 2026 in Lagos.

The emotional moment occurred during the fourth edition of the event at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, where the young designer approached Akindele with the handmade jewellery.

In a video that began circulating on social media on Sunday, the actress immediately wore the earrings rather than simply accepting the gift. She later displayed them on stage, drawing attention to the designer’s work.

Akindele’s gesture left the young entrepreneur visibly overwhelmed, and she broke down in tears before sharing an embrace with the actress on stage.

The filmmaker also used the opportunity to promote the woman’s small business before the audience, giving her handmade products additional exposure.

The moment attracted attention online, with the actress’s response highlighting how a simple gesture of support can make a difference to an emerging business owner.

The fourth edition of the FinTribe Finance Fair was held under the theme “I Can!” and brought together women, entrepreneurs and business leaders to discuss financial empowerment, wealth creation and enterprise development.