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You have my vote – Ruth Kadiri throws weight behind Funke Akindele

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Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has thrown her weight behind her colleague actress Funke Akindele as the Gubernatorial elections approach.

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Funke Akindele has been working tirelessly toward her campaign for the elections. She has been spotted on different occasions at the Celestial Headquarters of Christ ahead of the General elections to worship and also to campaign. Actress Ruth Kadiri has taken to her page to share Funke Akindele’s photo rooting for her. Ruth Kadiri has listed some attributes about Funke Akindele and why she will vote for her. It’s election season! And @funkejenifaakindele is my candidate.
Reasons been.
You’re hardworking
You’re smart
You’re tough
You’re emotional
Above all you’re disciplined.
You dare to tread where others won’t fly.
You’re a risk taker.
I know you’re a filmmaker. I trust you will do a good job
YOU HAVE MY VOTE❤️👏👏👏”.  

Funke Akindele loses mum

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Popular Nigerian Actress cum politician Funke Akindele has reportedly lost her mother Dr. RB Adebanjo–Akindele to death, a few hours ago.

Funke Akindele's mother

The sad news was shared by the elder sister, Olubunmi Akindele of the actress Funke Akindele on her social media page. Sharing the heart-wrenching news, Funke’s sister wrote; “It is with heavy hearts, but in total submission to God Almighty that the ADEBANJO and AKINDELE families announce the passing of their daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister, DR. R B ADEBANJO-Akindele, which occurred on Tuesday 07 February 2023. “May her gentle soul begin its rest eternal in peace Amen. Obsequies in honour of her passing shall be announced in due course.”

Thugs chase Funke Akindele out of Lagos Market, Jandor fumes

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Thugs chase Funke Akindele out of Lagos Market, Jandor fumes

Reports say that the Lagos state governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Funke Akindele was chased out of the Ketu fruit market. Funke Akindele According to reports, Funke Akindele was harassed and chased out of the Ketu fruit market by some hoodlums where she went to campaign ahead of the election. Reacting to the incident that happened yesterday, the PDP governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran popularly known as Jandor during a meeting with the chief IImam of Ketu Central Mosque, condemned the act and disclosed that his team members were stabbed during the attack. Jandor also confirmed that Akindele left the campaign train while the team continued to move around the streets in the council. Jandor further disclosed that a member of his security team was stabbed while others including journalists were injured during the attack. His words: “What is happening we do not want it again. It is not good for democracy, but despite the attacks, we are moving and still motivated to rescue our people. “I know it is only God that can give and take, if God gives you no one can take.”

Funke Akindele storms Celestial Headquarters ahead of General Elections

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Funke Akindele storms Celestial Headquarters ahead of General Elections

Nollywood actress cum politician Funke Akindele has stormed the Celestial Headquarters of Christ ahead of the General elections.

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The Lagos State Deputy Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Funke Akindele took to her page to share her experience of worship with the Celestial Headquarters of Christ, Ibukun-Olu Parish Aleke Circuit Headquarters in Ikorodu. While speaking at the church, she stated that although she did not come to campaign, she accuses everyone that when elected alongside her flag-bearer, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, they will rule with the fear of God to alleviate the suffering of the masses. Today; I am very happy and want to thank God for the successes achieved in life. I did not come here today for campaign, but to thank God and worship with you as family and members of CCC. Just help me thank God and pray for me not to experience challenges that will be more than my capacity, she said. Funke Akindele promised to build more health facilities and also increase the number of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to improve health services in the State. It is high time people should allow another government to take over and solve the current hardship in Lagos. We have different programs ranging from free education to women empowerment and so on. What you need now is to start to canvass for votes so that we can win the election.  

Funke Akindele shares saddest moment while on movie set of Battle On Bukka Street

Funke Akindele shares saddest moment while on movie set of Battle On Bukka Street

Nollywood actress and movie producer Funke Akindele has shared the saddest day in her life while on the movie set of Battle On Bukka Street.

The actress who has been trending on social media over her popular movie that premiered recently “Battle on Bukka Street” has opened up on how difficult to shoot some of the movie scenes due to her mood.
In a video making rounds, Funke Akindele shares some experiences with Wazobia FM on her saddest day while shooting a scene with Mercy Johnson.
During the interview, the host asked Funke Akindele if there was a difficult time for her during the movie shoot.  “In this your new movie, Battle on Buka Street, is there any particular scene that gave you a seriously tough time to film?”
Funke responded:
“Okay, I want my fans to note this scene. Ha, the fight scene between Mercy [Johnson Okojie] and I, that scene I shot it on the saddest day of my life. I was emotionally down. I cried finish.
I cried cried cried, prayed, knelt down, cried, cried, cried. They now called me to come and shoot. Ha! My sister, I breathed in and out. I now told myself “don’t give up Funke!”
Troubled times will come, but it will go. It will pass. Change na the only thing wey constant. This time will change, that is how I put myself together. [They shouted] “Action!”, that is how I did it.

Once they cut, that’s how I started crying again. I will go to one corner, clean my eye, and “Action” again, I pick up. Till I finished the film. So my fans, I want you to note that scene. That scene I filmed it on the saddest day of my life.”

Funke Akindele discloses what Sola Sobowale told her the first time they met

Funke Akindele discloses what Sola Sobowale told her the first time they met

Nollywood actress and movie producer Funke Akindele has disclosed what actress Sola Sobowale told her the first time they met.

While eulogizing the actress on her 59th birthday, Funke Akindele disclosed that when she was still trying to get fame through acting, she told the veteran actress her desire to share a stage with her someday. In response, Funke disclosed how Sola Sobowale prayed for her and told her her dreams will soon come to pass.
In a sweet birthday message to the veteran Sola Sobowale, she said;

“I’ve known My Darling Aunty Sola Sobowale for years.
“Quick Story, when I was still trying to find my feet in the movie industry. I met Aunty Sola on a film set. I walked up to her and told her that someday I pray and wish to work with her on a project as a Producer or a Director. She wished me well and prayed for me. She told me that day would come to pass and it surely did. Just as you said Aunty, you worked with me on Battle on Buka Street and it’s a hit!!!
Thank you so much Aunty Sola for your hard work, and patience, for being an amazing woman, and for your prayers. May God continue to bless you and be with you.
“Thank you very much, Mummy. Happy Birthday, ma. May you live longer in good health and wealth. Amen.”

“Our dreams and vision no longer aligned” – Funke Akindele opens up on split with ex-husband, JJC Skillz

"Our dreams and vision no longer aligned" – Funke Akindele opens up on split with ex-husband, JJC Skillz

Famous Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has spilt the beans on what led to her separation with ex-husband, JJC Skillz.
In a recent interview with LegitNG, the star actress revealed that she and her husband’s dream as well as vision on what their marriage should be no longer aligned.

They had decided to call it quits after that since there was no longer any point in staying together and efforts to make it work proved abortive.
In her words:
“Well, the truth is our dreams and vision of what our marriage should be just no longer aligned. And efforts to make it work all fell on deaf ears, so why hang around.”
It would be recalled that her husband, JJC Skillz had announced their separation in June.

“They are fans of Jenifa not Funke the politician” – Reactions as Funke Akindele expresses confidence to win election with her millions of social media followers

“They are fans of Jenifa not Funke the politician” – Reactions as Funke Akindele expresses confidence to win election with her millions of social media followers

Popular actress and politician, Funke Akindele has expressed her unwavering confidence to win the Lagos state governorship election.
The actress who is running as the deputy governorship candidate for Lagos state under the People’s Democratic Party, recently appeared for an interview on Channels TV.

She said to the interviewer that she is certain to win the election since she has over 20 millions of followers on her social media page as well as fans at the grass root level.
Nigerians have expressed their doubts to her resolute statements as they allude that some of the followers love her acting role and not her capacity as a politician.
See some reactions:
eko.savage wrote: “They are Fan of Jennifer not funke the politician”
nikkys_clothing_ wrote: “Pdp wants to use her thinking the youths would vote fir her since she’s famous. They are really using you people’s head to play ball”