Key Points
- Monsuru Ayanfe says he hit Funke’s car after parking. He feared losing his job and career progress.
- The actress stayed calm and reassured the worried actor. Her kindness boosted his confidence in acting roles.
- Fans praised Funke for humility and forgiving spirit online. Many called her a role model on and offscreen.
Monsuru Ayanfe says Funke Akindele (Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele) forgave him after he damaged her car. He spoke about the incident in a recent interview with Jeff Owolewa.
He said the actress calmed him on set and apologised later. Read more on the exchange at Funke Akindele salutes Patience Ozokwo.
How the crash happened
Monsuru says he clipped the car while trying to park after shooting a scene. The actor feared the producer would lose trust in his work.
Funke reportedly showed anger at first but calmed soon after. She later apologised and told him mistakes happen on set.
Colleagues said such calm responses keep morale high on set. They noted quick apologies often prevent long-term conflict among crew.
A producer said forgiving mistakes helps maintain a steady workflow. Teams that fix issues calmly finish projects faster and cleaner.
Small acts of kindness can shape careers over long periods. That view appears common among veteran actors and production staff.
Reaction and lessons
Fans quickly praised Funke for her calm reply and kind words online. See similar friendly moments at Funke Akindele links up with Toyin.
Monsuru said the act taught him patience, leadership and compassion. He added the moment strengthened his belief in fairness on sets.
Many fans called Funke a role model both on screen and off. The video of Monsuru’s retelling has been shared across social platforms.
Industry peers often cite such moments as signs of strong leadership. Producers and actors say calm correction builds trust and steady teams
