Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has attracted attention after showcasing products made by a young entrepreneur at the 2026 FinTribe Finance Fair held in Lagos on Saturday, October 31.
A video of the moment, shared by GoldMyne Television on Instagram, showed the actress wearing and displaying the entrepreneur’s products during the event, while the young businesswoman became visibly emotional.
The entrepreneur appeared overwhelmed as Akindele presented the items before the audience, turning the moment into an emotional highlight of the gathering.
The gesture has drawn reactions on social media, with viewers praising the actress for giving a young business owner an opportunity to showcase her products before a wider audience.
The 2026 edition of the FinTribe Finance Fair, held at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, was organised by FinTribe, a women-focused financial empowerment community.
The event, which had the theme, ‘I CAN’, brought together women, entrepreneurs, financial experts and business leaders for discussions and activities focused on financial literacy, investment opportunities, business development and wealth creation.
According to the organisers, the annual fair is designed to help women move beyond financial awareness to taking practical steps towards building wealth, growing businesses and achieving financial independence.
Akindele was among the personalities featured at the 2026 edition, which also provided opportunities for entrepreneurs to connect with potential customers, financial institutions and other business stakeholders.
