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Bimbo Ademoye beats Funke Akindele’s 5-year record

Fast-rising Nollywood actress, Bimbo Ademoye beats the five-year record held by her senior colleague and box office record breaker, Funke Akindele, at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). She had been nominated alongside top contenders including, Roselyn Ngissah’s “Red Carpet”, Funke Akindele’s “Battle On Buka Street”, Grace Wacuka’s “Married to Work”, Mercy Johnson‘s “Battle On Buka Street”, and Mercy Johnson Onogie‘s “Passport.”

Bimbo Ademoye emerged victorious in the Best Actress in a Comedy/TV Series category, triumphing over strong contenders such as Funke Akindele and Mercy Johnson, among others.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) The organizers of the show expressed their delight on Twitter, announcing Bimbo Ademoye as the winner and conveying their excitement about this fast-rising actress’s achievement. “We’re thrilled to announce that the #AMVCA9 ‘Best Actress in a Comedy/TV Series’ award goes to the talented [@BimboAdemoye Selina]! 🏆 We celebrate her comedic talent and unforgettable performances. Congratulations!” it wrote.

Funke Akindele, Patience Ozokwo, BBNaija stars, others win big [Full list of Winners]

The 2023 Africa Movie Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) held its ninth edition on Saturday at Eko Hotels in Lagos State and here’s a full list of winners. IK Osakioduwa and Zozibini Tunzi, the former Miss Universe hosted the 2023 AMVCA event.

Osas Ighodaro emerged as the winner of the Best Actress in Drama category. Additionally, three former Big Brother housemates achieved significant victories at the ceremony. Tobi Bakre received the Best Actor in Drama award, Elozonam was recognized for the Best Online Social Content Category, and Diane Russet won the accolade for ‘Best Original Drama Series’.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) Patience Ozokwo, a veteran actress, was honored with the 2023 Industry Merit award. Beauty Tukura, an ex-BBNaija housemate, was awarded the AMVCA Best Dressed award for females, while Enioluwa Adeoluwa, an influencer, received the Best Dressed award for males.

Anikulapo‘s film was acknowledged as the Best Overall Movie in Africa. Here is a full list of winners for the AMVCA 2023: Best Actor in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series) Samuel Perry (Broda Shaggi) – Best Actress in a Comedy – (Movie/TV Series) Bimbo Ademoye – Selina Best Actor in a Drama – (Movie/TV Series) Tobi Bakre – Brotherhood Best Actress in a Drama – (Movie/TV Series) Osas Ighodaro – Man of God Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series) Abdisattar Ahmed – Gacal Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series) Efe Irele – Four Four Forty Four Best Short Film Adeoye Adetunji – Pa Aromire Best Online Social Content Creator Elozonam, Kie Kie – Back From The Future Best Original Telenovela Mpali Best Unscripted Original King Bugar Best Original Comedy Series Njoro Wa Uba Best Original Drama Series Ricordi Best Art Director Wale Adeleke – King Of Thieves (Agesinkole) Best Costume Designer (Movie/TV Series) Adeola Art-Alade – The Real Housewives of Lagos (Reunion Episode) Best Lighting Designer (Movie/TV Series) Mathew Yusuf – Brotherhood Best Picture Editor (Movie/TV Series) Holmes Awa & Daniel Tom – Crime & Justice Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV Series) Anu Afolayan – Anikulapo Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series) Kent Edunjobi – Anikulapo Best Makeup (Movie/TV Series) Maryam Ndukwe, Hakeem Effects Onilogbo – Shanty Town Best Writer (Movie/TV Series) Sola Dada – Anikulapo Best Cinematographer (Movie/TV Series) Loukman Ali – Brotherhood Best Movie, Southern Africa Jewel – Elvis Chucks Best Movie, East Africa Click Click Bang – Philip Karanja Njenga Best Movie, West Africa Brotherhood – Jade Osiberu Best Television Series Crime & Justice – Yinka Edward Best Documentary Nigeria-the Debut – Nora Awolowo Best Director Loukman Ali – Brotherhood The Multichoice Talent Factory Film Leaked Best Indigenous Language, Swahili (Movie/TV Series) Philip Karanja Njenga – Click Click Bang Best Indigenous Language, Yoruba (Movie/TV Series) Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan Best Indigenous Language, Hausa (Movie/TV Series) Aisha – Abubakar Bashir Maishadda Best Indigenous Language, Igbo (Movie/TV Series) Uhuruchi – Victor Iyke Best Overall Movie, Africa Anikulapo – Kunle Afolayan Industry Merit Award Patience Ozokwor The Trailblazer Award Angel Onigwe

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Funke Akindele beats Toyin Abraham with a landmark in Nollywood projects

In a recent chart released by Top Charts, the income of Nollywood producers over the years has been revealed, showcasing the remarkable success of two award-winning actresses, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. Funke Akindele, known for her exceptional talent and contribution to the Nigerian film industry, has emerged as a clear frontrunner in the chart.

According to the chart, Funke Akindele’s net earnings from her Nollywood projects exceeded a staggering one billion naira (N1.33bn), solidifying her position as one of the highest-grossing actresses in Nigeria.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) On the other hand, Toyin Abraham, another celebrated actress, accumulated a commendable 564 million naira from her movies.

The significant margin between the earnings of the two actresses is indeed a landmark achievement for Funke Akindele. Her remarkable success comes as no surprise, considering her consistent box office hits and exceptional performances. One of her notable movies, “Battle on Buka Street,” grossed over 640 million naira, further solidifying her status as a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian film industry. See below;

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Funke Akindele announces home release of movie, Battle on Buka Street, for fans

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele, known for her box office record-breaking movies, has announced that her latest film, Battle on Buka Street, will soon be available for viewers who cannot watch it in cinemas. The mother of two took to her Instagram stories to share a clip from the movie, revealing that she would be bringing it to fans’ homes soon.

Akindele, however, did not disclose the date, timing, or platform for the release of the film. Earlier this week, it was reported that Battle on Buka Street has broken the record for the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time.

The film has grossed 640 million naira, beating Akindele’s 2020 movie, Omo Ghetto the Saga, which grossed 636 million naira. Commenting on the achievement, FilmOne, the distribution company for the movie, posted on Instagram; “If the only competition you have is yourself was a person, it is clearly @funkejenifaakindele. What a Woman! What a Movement! What a Movie! What an Achievement!” In response, Akindele expressed her appreciation, saying; “Thank you Nigeria, we definitely couldn’t have done this without you. Here is to breaking more records.” Fans eagerly await the release of Battle on Buka Street as she reveals that she will be bringing it to fans’ homes soon who weren’t able to watch it at the cinema. See below;

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Funke Akindele beautifully celebrates Bukunmi Oluwasina’s birthday

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has taken to social media to celebrate fellow actress, Bukunmi Oluwasina, on the occasion of her 33rd birthday. In a post on her Instagram page, Akindele penned a beautiful birthday note to mark the special occasion. Bukunmi oluwashina accompanied her message with stunning photos of herself dressed in a yellow outfit, in which she looked dazzling.

She expressed her joy and gratitude for the overwhelming love that she had received from her fans, stating that she was lost for words. Bukunmioluwashina wrote; “+1 And a living proof of God’s Grace. Lost for words. The love has been overwhelming…❤️❤️❤️ 🫂😭 😭” The post attracted numerous comments from fans and colleagues in the Nollywood industry who joined Akindele in celebrating Oluwasina’s birthday. Funke Akindele was one of the first to wish the celebrant well, asking for God’s blessings upon her. She wrote; “God bless you more, dear. Happy birthday love.” Many of the fans who commented on the post also praised Akindele for her thoughtfulness and kindness in celebrating her colleague. One fan, @beautyodunsi, wrote; “This is so sweet. Funke Akindele, you are a true friend and a gem in the industry. May God continue to bless you.”

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Funke Akindele reveals why she left Twitter after losing elections

Nollywood actress and politician Funke Akindele has revealed why she left Twitter after she lost the elections. Funke Akindele, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate, was defeated at her polling unit by the incumbent governor. A few days after losing the elections, Funke Akindele deleted all her posts related to her political career. After she lost the elections, Funke also avoided the bird app, Twitter. However, a curious fan inquired about her absence from the app following her recent return. The fan wrote; “Madam Funke, I site you… Longest time.. you run away from us abi wot happen?” Funke responded; “Dem too dey insult people on this app, so I stay off.” See her post below.

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Funke Akindele deserves her flowers for standing up for Lagos State

Actress cum politician Tonto Dikeh has eulogized her colleague Funke Akindele for being bold enough to stand for Lagos State during the elections.

A few days before the elections, Tonto Dikeh and her principal, Tonte Ibraye stepped down from running for the governorship and deputy governorship position to join APC. Tonto Dikeh has taken to her page to express her gratitude to all who supported her political career and also campaigned for her; adding that she is not giving up. She further eulogized Funke Akindele pushing her way through irrespective of the political structures that favor men mostly. She wrote; “Dear fellow citizens, The 2023 General Election has been an incredible journey, filled with both triumphs and disappointments. But as I reflect on the experience, I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it all, especially for being considered the Deputy Governorship candidate under the prestigious platform of Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) with his Excellency, Hon. @tonteibraye I do not take this for granted. I want to express my deepest appreciation to everyone who supported me throughout this campaign. First to Almighty God for granting me the grace, second to my family, I am indebted for their unwavering love and support, thirdly To the good people of Rivers State, I am humbled by your belief in me, and I promise to continue fighting for you in any way that I can. I also want to extend my gratitude to the entire official, members, and volunteers of our great organization, @cymsnigeria. Led by the Director General, Chief Obinna Nwaka, I am grateful for your understanding, support, and presence all through this struggle. To my local and international fans, The Tonto Dikeh Foundation, media, bloggers, celebrities, and all those who showed me love, publicity, and support, thank you from the bottom of my heart. The journey has been ours together, and I am proud of what we have achieved. 4thly I would to love to give @funkejenifaakindele her flower for standing up for LAGOS STATE. For me, it has always been about integrity, not PARTY As a woman, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to participate in politics. But I urge my fellow women not to be discouraged. Instead, let us support each other, regardless of political affiliation. Also, I know I may have offended some people during this course, hence I ask for forgiveness. As the 2023 Election concludes with a newly elected leader, I want to urge everyone to ensure we prioritize the peace and prosperity of our darling Rivers State over our emotions. for the unity and development of our country Nigeria. because only together, we can make a difference. I AM NOT GIVING UP… Thank you all, and God bless.🤲🏻
Her Excellency,
Amb Tonto Dikeh,
ADC Deputy Governorship Candidate
Rivers State. “

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Funke Akindele breaks silence after losing elections; speaks on next move

Nollywood actress cum politician Funke Akindele has broken her silence after losing elections as she speaks on her next movie.

Funke Akindele lost the gubernatorial elections to incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the results, PDP had 19, APC scored 77 while Labour Party polled 3 votes. After deleting everything related to politics on her page, Funke Akindele penned down a lengthy message on Instagram appreciating and speaking about her insightful experience on her journey to the Nigerian ballot. She wrote; “It has been an amazing and insightful experience on my journey to the ballot, and I must say, it was an absolute learning curve for me. A lot of things have been learned and unlearned. I sincerely do not regret taking this huge step of running for office. “I, therefore, want to thank the people of Lagos state for believing in me and supporting my decision to run for office. I saw every message of support online and offline, I heard of all the places where people supported me and challenged those who tried to discredit me. I remember every warm welcome during our campaign tour and the faith you all showed in me. The elections might not have panned out in the way we hoped, but it was an honorable run for us. We fought a good fight indeed as a matter of fact. “I also want to encourage all who mean well for the Nation and the state of Lagos not to give up. I understand that some of us are beginning to develop some sort of apathy toward the system, however, if we do not speak, we would never be heard. I’m glad that we could at least speak up. “Thank you once again, Lagos, for showing your daughter support. As I consider my next moves in life, I will continue prioritizing the good of the people and the integrity of my position as an advocate for the people. Eko oni baje!”

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Funke Akindele deletes all politics-related posts following election defeat

Nollywood actress cum politician Funke Akindele has deleted everything politics-related on her page following her defeat. Funke Akindele and her party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lost the gubernatorial elections this weekend. Funke Akindele lost at her polling unit to incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the results, PDP had 19, APC scored 77 while Labour Party polled 3 votes. A few hours after the loss, Funke Akindele trooped to her Instagram page to delete anything related to politics from her page. The PDP was defeated by the incumbent governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. See the screenshot below.

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Drama as Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz unfollow each other on IG

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele and her ex-husband unfollow each other weeks after JJC Skillz tied the knot.

Recall that a few weeks ago, the estranged husband of Funke Akindele, Abdulrasheed Bello popularly known as JJC Skillz remarried in a secret ceremony. It was reported that JJC Skillz got married to a woman from Ebira in Kogi state. Some photos of the ceremony went viral online to prove that the musician had settled down once again. In a new development, Funke Akindele and her ex-husband who used to follow each other even after their separation, have unfollowed each other on Instagram.

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