Funke Akindele praises Uche Montana for her role in Netflix film Behind The Scenes, naming her WCW and dismissing tension rumours

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has publicly praised her co-star Uche Montana for her performance in the Netflix film Behind The Scenes, naming her Woman Crush Wednesday in a glowing social media tribute.

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Funke Akindele praises Uche Montana following the release of the production, highlighting her role as Mariam, a close friend to Aderonke Fernandez’s character in the film.

In her post, Funke Akindele described Uche Montana’s performance as impressive and engaging, urging fans to watch the film and appreciate the storyline.

The filmmaker also used the moment to celebrate friendship and on-screen chemistry between the cast members.

The actress’s statement also appeared to address circulating rumours suggesting tension between both stars, with Funke Akindele’s message reinforcing a positive working relationship and mutual respect.

The Funke Akindele praises Uche Montana moment has since drawn reactions from fans, who applauded the gesture and the growing recognition of emerging talents in Nollywood.

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Industry observers say the endorsement further strengthens the visibility of *Behind The Scenes* on Netflix as audiences continue to engage with Nigerian original content.