{
  "id": 19628376,
  "title": "Fans buzz as Funke Akindele joins Femi Adebayo for Jagun Jagun sequel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/fans-buzz-as-funke-akindele-joins-femi-adebayo-for-jagun-jagun-sequel-19628376",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T09:22:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fans-buzz-as-funke-akindele-joins-femi-adebayo-for-jagun-jagun-sequel/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nollywood enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the sequel to Netflix's original film Jagun Jagun, following the announcement of Funke Akindele and Femi Adebayo joining the cast. The inclusion of the two actors has reignited interest in their previous collaborations, known as \"shipping,\" among fans on social media. The duo's on-screen chemistry, particularly from the 2008 Yoruba film Taiwo Taiwo, where Akindele portrayed T-Girl and Adebayo played T-Boy, remains a source of nostalgia for many viewers. The pair's reunion was first noticed in October when they were spotted exchanging greetings at an event celebrating actress Wunmi Toriola's son. Since then, fans have been sharing behind-the-scenes photos and expressing their excitement about seeing the actors work together again. While some fans have taken the relationship to romantic speculation, others have urged them to appreciate the pair's friendship and professional interactions without making assumptions. Regardless of the differing opinions, the renewed interest in the cast has brought renewed attention to their previous collaborations and the anticipation surrounding the sequel.",
  "summary": "Nollywood fans are buzzing with excitement ahead of the sequel to Netflix’s original film, Jagun Jagun, following the incusion of Funke Akindele in the cast alongside Femi Adebayo. Read More: https://punchng.com/fans-buzz-as-funke-akindele-joins-femi-adebayo-for-jagun-jagun-sequel/",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}