Funke Akindele
| Funke Akindele | |
|---|---|
 Funke Akindele at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | |
| Born |
Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde August 24, 1976 Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Actress, Film Producer |
| Years active | 1998-present |
Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde[1][2] (popularly known as Funke Akindele, born August 24, 1976 in Ikorodu,[3] Lagos State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian actress. She came to limelight after featuring in popular United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) sponsored sitcom; I Need to Know, which ran from 1998 to 2002. In 2009 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.[4] Funke Akindele also plays the lead character in the hit TV show Jenifa's Diary, alongside Fisayo Ajisola, Falz, Lolo and more. The show is a spin-off from the movie titled Jenifa.[5]
Early life
Akindele was born on August 24, 1976 in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. She is the second of three children (two girls and one boy). Her mother is a medical doctor while her father is a retired school principal.[3][6]
Education
She obtained an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication from the former Ogun State Polytechnic, now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic and got a Law degree from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba.[7]
Career
Funke came to limelight after featuring in popular United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) sponsored sitcom; I Need to Know, which ran from 1998 to 2002. She played Bisi, a curious but highly intelligent secondary school student. Funke Akindele's big break came in 2009 from the movie titled Jenifa.[8] Funke Akindele has over a 100 movies to her credit as actress, writer and producer.[9]
Charity Initiative
She runs a non-governmental organisation known as THE JENIFA FOUNDATION, whose aims and objectives involves nurturing talents and acquiring vocational skills.[10]
Endorsements
Funke Akindele has a lot of endorsement deals to her name, the most recently is her being signed as Ambassador to Irokotv.[11]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Actress Leading Role | Jenifa | Won |
| 2009 | 2009 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best actress | Jenifa | Won |
| 2010 | 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress Leading role (Yoruba) | Oguni Aiku | Nominated |
| 2012 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress | Troj | Won |
| 2012 | 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress (Indigineous) | Emi Abata | Won |
| 2012 | 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress (English) | Married But Living Single | Nominated |
| 2013 | 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress (Leading Role) | Maami | Nominated |
| Best Actress (Indigineous) | Won | |||
| 2014 | 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress (Leading Role) | Agnetta O'mmpa | Won |
| 2014 | 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress (Comedy) | The Return Of Sheri Koko | Won |
| 2016 | 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress In Comedy Role | Jenifa's Diary | Won |
| 2016 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress Series | Jenifa's Diary | Nominated |
| 2016 | Africa Entertainment Legend Awards | Best Actress of the Year | Won[12] |
Marriage
On May 26, 2012 Funke got married to Adeola Kehinde Oloyede.[13] A year later in July 2013, she got divorced citing irreconcilable difference for her separation from Oloyede (now ex-husband).[14] Funke married Nigerian rapper Abdul Rasheed Bello known as JJC Skillz in London in May 2016.[15]
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Final Whistle | ||
| 2000 | Final Whistle 2 | ||
| 2004 | Atlanta | ||
| 2004 | Atlanta 2 | ||
| 2005 | Agbara Ife | ||
| 2005 | 13th Day: Ojo Ketala | ||
| 2005 | 13th Day: Ojo Ketala 2 | ||
| 2006 | Osuwon Eda | ||
| 2006 | Odun Baku | Moji | |
| 2006 | Kosefowora | ||
| 2006 | Agbefo | ||
| 2006 | Agbefo 2 | ||
| 2007 | Okun Ife Yi | Bimpe | |
| 2007 | Oba Irawo | ||
| 2007 | Maku | ||
| 2007 | Egun | ||
| 2007 | Edunjobi | ||
| 2007 | Edunjobi 2 | ||
| 2007 | Baye Se Nlo | ||
| 2007 | Akandu | ||
| 2008 | Taiwo Taiwo | ||
| 2008 | Taiwo Taiwo 2 | ||
| 2008 | Omo Pupa | ||
| 2008 | Kakai Leku | ||
| 2008 | Jenifa | Jenifa | |
| 2008 | Atanpako Meta | ||
| 2008 | Apoti Orogun | ||
| 2008 | Aje Meta | Omolayo | |
| 2008 | Aje Meta 2 | Omolayo | |
| 2009 | Iro Funfun | ||
| 2009 | Ija Ola | ||
| 2009 | Ija Ola 2 | ||
| 2009 | Farayola | Oyinkansola | |
| 2009 | Anointed Liars | ||
| 2009 | Annointed Liars 2 |
Ojo Aje | |
| 2011 | Ladies Gang | Samantha | |
| 2011 | Ladies Gang 2 | Samantha | |
| 2011 | Maami | Maami | |
| 2011 | New Horizons | ||
| 2013 | Blood is Money | ||
| 2016 | A trip to Jamaica |
See also
References
- ↑ Njoku, Benjamin (2 January 2010). "I didn't snatch anybody's husband – Funke Akindele". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
- ↑ "Full name & Date of Birth". Retrieved 2009-10-08.
- 1 2 "ABOUT FUNKE AKINDELE - Funke Akindele - Official Website of Olufunke Akindele". olufunkeakindele.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ "AMAA Nominees and Winners 2009". African Movie Academy Award. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
- ↑ ""Jenifa's Diary" Watch Funke Akindele in season 4 trailer". Pulse.ng. Chidumga Izuzu. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ↑ Bodunrin, Sola. "10 Things You Need To Know About Funke Akindele ▷ NAIJ.COM". naij.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ "Funke Akindele Biography & Her Shocking True Life Stories - Gistmania". gistmania.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ "Actress Funke Akindele Full Biography,Life And News". takemetonaija.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ "Biography of Funke Akindele, Actress. Lagos State Celebrity". nigerianbiography.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ "Nollywood/ Nigeria No.1 movies/ films resources online". nigeriafilms.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ "Actress Funke Akindele, Signed As Ambassador To Iroko TV - INFORMATION NIGERIA". informationng.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ http://aelaawards.com/poll-survey/
- ↑ "BN Exclusive: It's Official, "Jenifa" Star Funke Akindele is a Married Woman! Photos & Details of the Beautiful Union with Her Beau Kehinde Oloyede Only On BN". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ "Funke Akindele: "Yes, My Marriage has Crashed" - Nollywood Star confirms Split – Read the Official Statement + Her Recent Interview". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ↑ Marriage.., SunNewsOnline, Retrieved 21 September 2016