The Nigerian entertainment industry has been gripped by a renewed feud involving social media influencer Mandy Kiss, actress Funmi Awelewa and Nollywood star Toyin Abraham.
What began as a mentorship relationship between Mandy Kiss and Funmi Awelewa has evolved into one of the most talked-about celebrity fallouts on social media. The controversy resurfaced in June 2026 after Mandy revisited old grievances and accused some of the people she once trusted of contributing to her personal and professional struggles.
The allegations prompted a lengthy response from Funmi Awelewa, who challenged Mandy’s claims and offered her own explanation on why their once-close relationship came to an end.
Here’s a breakdown of how the drama unfolded.
Who Are Mandy Kiss and Funmi Awelewa?
Mandy Kiss, whose real name is Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, is a Nigerian social media personality, influencer and content creator who rose to fame through provocative and controversial online content.
She built a large following by embracing a bold internet persona and frequently relied on shock value to generate engagement. Over the years, Mandy became one of the most recognizable controversial figures on Nigerian social media.
In 2025, she attracted widespread attention after Guinness World Records seemingly rejected her highly publicized attempt to host a marathon sexual event involving 100 men. Despite the controversies surrounding her brand, she later attempted to reposition herself, including being unveiled as an ambassador for the Lagos State Kick Against Drug and Substance Abuse campaign.
Funmi Awelewa, popularly known as Morili Omo Ibadan, is a Nigerian actress, producer, director and entrepreneur.
She joined the Yoruba movie industry around 2013 and rose to prominence after starring in the comedy film Morili Omo Ibadan, which became closely associated with her public identity. Over the years, she has produced films including Aromimawe and Ewon Ife while also expanding into directing and fashion entrepreneurship through her clothing brand, Fashion Envy.
How Mandy Kiss and Funmi Awelewa Became Close
Before the public fallout, Mandy Kiss and Funmi Awelewa shared a relationship that extended beyond friendship.
The pair became close between 2021 and 2022 when Awelewa took on a mentorship role in Mandy’s career. At the time, Mandy was rapidly growing her online audience while Awelewa was already an established figure in the Yoruba film industry.
According to accounts shared by both women over the years, Awelewa acted as Mandy’s manager and “godmother,” helping her navigate opportunities within the entertainment industry.
Awelewa reportedly used her connections to secure endorsement opportunities for Mandy. Their relationship soon developed into a close personal and professional partnership, with Awelewa frequently offering guidance on career decisions and how to manage Mandy’s public image.
For a period, the arrangement appeared successful, with both women publicly expressing support for one another. However, the relationship would eventually deteriorate.
Where Their Relationship Began to Crack
According to Funmi Awelewa, tensions began to emerge as Mandy’s controversial online persona increasingly clashed with the values she believed would help the influencer build a sustainable career.
Awelewa has maintained that she repeatedly advised Mandy to move away from content built around shock value and focus on opportunities that could improve her long-term prospects within mainstream entertainment.
The relationship reportedly reached its breaking point after Mandy shared a controversial video in which she discussed a dream involving God. Awelewa later explained that she found the content deeply offensive and incompatible with her religious beliefs and family values.
Rather than publicly confronting Mandy, Awelewa chose to block her and cut off communication. The decision effectively ended what had once been a close mentorship.
Mandy Kiss’s Allegations Against Funmi Awelewa
Years after their relationship ended, Mandy Kiss publicly revisited the fallout and accused Awelewa of playing a negative role in her life and career.
The influencer’s latest comments emerged after an AI-generated social media commentary suggested she had damaged important relationships with public figures including Funmi Awelewa, Toyin Abraham and Papaya Ex.
Mandy disagreed with that assessment. While admitting that she wronged Papaya Ex by reposting information from a gossip blog without realizing it involved her, Mandy insisted her situations with Awelewa and Toyin Abraham were different.
She described Awelewa as her “greatest mistake” and accused her former godmother of being a destructive influence rather than a supportive mentor. Mandy further alleged that Awelewa spoke negatively about her behind the scenes, damaged her relationships within the entertainment industry and abandoned her without explanation.
She also argued that some of the advice she received during that period negatively affected her career. According to Mandy, attempts to move away from the controversial content that initially made her popular contributed to declining engagement, reduced income and professional setbacks.
In a lengthy social media post directed at Awelewa, Mandy accused the actress of being fake, manipulative and dishonest, while maintaining that both women benefited from their association and that Awelewa should not be solely credited for her success.
The allegations quickly reignited public interest in their long-running feud.
The Claims Involving Toyin Abraham
The controversy expanded when Mandy Kiss also spoke about her experience with veteran actress Toyin Abraham. According to Mandy, one of the most difficult moments in her entertainment career involved an encounter with Abraham regarding her public image and the type of content she produced.
Mandy alleged that on Toyin Abraham’s movie set, the actress strongly criticized her over her provocative skits and was warned that such content could limit her chances of gaining acceptance within mainstream Nollywood.
She further suggested that advice from established industry figures, including Toyin Abraham, contributed to her decision to move away from the content that had initially made her famous. According to Mandy, the transition failed to deliver the results she expected and instead coincided with declining engagement and financial challenges.
As a result, she expressed resentment toward some of the industry veterans she believes influenced that decision.
Funmi Awelewa’s Response
After Mandy Kiss renewed her criticisms, Funmi Awelewa broke her silence with a lengthy Instagram statement defending her actions and challenging Mandy’s version of events. The actress firmly rejected claims that she had ruined Mandy’s life, arguing that individuals must take responsibility for their own choices and setbacks.
While acknowledging that she blocked Mandy without a final conversation, Awelewa explained that the decision came after years of frustration and repeated attempts to offer guidance. She also disputed suggestions that she harmed Mandy’s career, pointing instead to the endorsement opportunities she claimed to have helped secure, including deals with De’millionaire and Toplady’s Hair.
Awelewa further revealed that the controversial video involving God was the incident that ultimately pushed her to cut ties with Mandy. According to her, the content deeply offended her religious beliefs and family values, making it impossible for her to continue the relationship. She also denied gossiping about Mandy or deliberately working against her behind the scenes.
Reflecting on her own circumstances at the time, Awelewa stated that she was dealing with financial difficulties and personal struggles and had little reason to focus on sabotaging someone else’s career. Throughout the statement, she repeatedly challenged Mandy to publicly explain exactly how she had damaged her life.
Despite the disagreement, Awelewa ended her message by wishing Mandy well and expressing hope that she would heal and move forward. See screenshot of Funmi Awelewa’s post below:
Conclusion
The renewed feud between Mandy Kiss, Funmi Awelewa and, by extension, Toyin Abraham has reignited conversations about mentorship, accountability and the difficult transition from internet fame to mainstream entertainment.
While Mandy Kiss maintains that some of the people she once trusted contributed to her personal and professional struggles, both Funmi Awelewa and some netizens argue that guidance can only go so far and that individuals must ultimately take responsibility for their own choices.
For now, the former friends appear firmly on different paths. Mandy continues to stand by her allegations, while Awelewa insists she acted with good intentions and has no interest in revisiting the relationship.
