“2 Plate Of Jollof Rice Don Do Me Boss” — TG Omori’s Playful Response To Funke Akindele Has Twitter In Stitches
A lighthearted Twitter exchange between music video director TG Omori and Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele has fans laughing and hoping for an unlikely crossover after a fan publicly asked when Akindele would finally cast the visual director in one of her movies.
How The Exchange Played Out
It started when a fan, replying to one of TG Omori’s signature “Receive the Rise of the Machine!” posts his now-iconic tagline for unveiling new music videos directly asked Funke Akindele when she’d finally use him for one of her films. Akindele, known for her quick wit online just as much as her box office dominance, responded playfully: “when i make more money.” TG Omori didn’t miss a beat, firing back with the now-viral line: “Ahhh my helper 2 plate of jollof rice don do me boss,” turning the exchange into pure comedic gold for anyone watching.
It’s the kind of low-stakes, high-charisma banter that Nigerian entertainment Twitter lives for two hugely successful figures in completely different lanes of the industry trading jokes rather than shade.
Why This Pairing Would Actually Be Interesting
Beyond the comedy, the underlying suggestion TG Omori appearing in a Funke Akindele film is a genuinely fun one to sit with. TG Omori has built his reputation as one of Nigeria’s most sought-after music video directors, known for his visually striking, high-concept videos for major Afrobeats stars, and for closing out his projects with his now-trademark “Receive the Rise of the Machine!” line that’s become a meme in its own right across the industry.
Funke Akindele, meanwhile, needs little introduction a Nollywood titan both in front of and behind the camera, responsible for multiple record-breaking box office hits including the Jenifa franchise and Battle on Buka Street, and widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers currently working in Nigerian cinema. Her films are known for pulling together massive ensemble casts spanning music, comedy, and film, so a cameo from a recognisable industry figure like TG Omori wouldn’t be entirely out of left field.
Fans Are Here For The Crossover Energy
Nigerian social media has increasingly enjoyed watching public figures from different corners of entertainment interact casually online, and this exchange fits neatly into that trend a reminder that behind the polished visuals and blockbuster premieres, these are creatives who clearly follow, support, and joke with each other regularly.
Wahala Network Take
Whether “when I make more money” was just a throwaway joke or an actual door left slightly open, TG Omori’s response has already done its job getting people talking, laughing, and hoping for a cameo that might never happen. Until then, we’ll just have to wait and see if two plates of jollof rice were enough to seal a future Nollywood appearance.
