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'''Akindele-Bello Olufunke Ayotunde'''<ref name=vanguard>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/01/i-didnt-snatch-anybodys-husband-funke-akindele/|title=I didn’t snatch anybody’s husband – Funke Akindele|last=Njoku|first=Benjamin|date=2 January 2010|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|access-date=1 March 2011|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2481000/bio|title=Full name & Date of Birth|access-date=2009-10-08}}</ref> (popularly known as '''Funke Akindele /Jenifa''')<ref name="olufunkeakindele.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.olufunkeakindele.com/about-funke-akindele/|title=ABOUT FUNKE AKINDELE - Funke Akindele - Official Website of Olufunke Akindele|work=olufunkeakindele.com|access-date=8 October 2016}}</ref> is a [[Nigerian]] [[actress]] and producer.<ref name="Guardian">Funsho Akinwale, [https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/high-society/funke-akindele-gives-first-glimpse-of-her-twins/ Funke Akindele gives first glimpse of her twins], ''[[The Guardian]]''</ref> Funke starred in the sitcom ''[[I Need to Know (TV series)|I Need to Know]]'' from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009 she won the [[Africa Movie Academy Award]] for Best Actress in a Leading Role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ama-awards.com/amaa-nominees-and-winners-2009|title=AMAA Nominees and Winners 2009|publisher=[[African Movie Academy Award]]|access-date=1 March 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110405090903/http://www.ama-awards.com/amaa-nominees-and-winners-2009|archive-date=5 April 2011}}</ref> She plays the lead character in the show ''[[Jenifa's Diary]]'',<ref name="PulseJenifa">{{cite web|title="Jenifa's Diary" Watch Funke Akindele in season 4 trailer|url=http://pulse.ng/movies/jenifas-diary-watch-funke-akindele-in-season-4-trailer-id4609524.html|website=Pulse.ng|publisher=Chidumga Izuzu|access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> for which she was named Best Actress in a Comedy at the 2016 [[Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards]].<ref name="Cable"/> |
'''Akindele-Bello Olufunke Ayotunde'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Top 5 Movies by Funke Akindele {{!}} Watch Online|url=https://www.delphnews.com/2021/04/movies-by-funke-akindele.html|access-date=2021-04-07|website=Delphnews Media {{!}} All-Round News|language=en}}</ref><ref name=vanguard>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/01/i-didnt-snatch-anybodys-husband-funke-akindele/|title=I didn’t snatch anybody’s husband – Funke Akindele|last=Njoku|first=Benjamin|date=2 January 2010|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]|access-date=1 March 2011|location=Lagos, Nigeria}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2481000/bio|title=Full name & Date of Birth|access-date=2009-10-08}}</ref> (popularly known as '''Funke Akindele /Jenifa''')<ref name="olufunkeakindele.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.olufunkeakindele.com/about-funke-akindele/|title=ABOUT FUNKE AKINDELE - Funke Akindele - Official Website of Olufunke Akindele|work=olufunkeakindele.com|access-date=8 October 2016}}</ref> is a [[Nigerian]] [[actress]] and producer.<ref name="Guardian">Funsho Akinwale, [https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/high-society/funke-akindele-gives-first-glimpse-of-her-twins/ Funke Akindele gives first glimpse of her twins], ''[[The Guardian]]''</ref> Funke starred in the sitcom ''[[I Need to Know (TV series)|I Need to Know]]'' from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009 she won the [[Africa Movie Academy Award]] for Best Actress in a Leading Role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ama-awards.com/amaa-nominees-and-winners-2009|title=AMAA Nominees and Winners 2009|publisher=[[African Movie Academy Award]]|access-date=1 March 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110405090903/http://www.ama-awards.com/amaa-nominees-and-winners-2009|archive-date=5 April 2011}}</ref> She plays the lead character in the show ''[[Jenifa's Diary]]'',<ref name="PulseJenifa">{{cite web|title="Jenifa's Diary" Watch Funke Akindele in season 4 trailer|url=http://pulse.ng/movies/jenifas-diary-watch-funke-akindele-in-season-4-trailer-id4609524.html|website=Pulse.ng|publisher=Chidumga Izuzu|access-date=28 January 2016}}</ref> for which she was named Best Actress in a Comedy at the 2016 [[Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards]].<ref name="Cable"/> |
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== Early life and education == |
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*''[[Who's the Boss (2020 film)]]''<ref>{{cite web |title=How upcoming Nollywood film, 'Who's The Boss' represents the modern Nigerian woman |url=https://thenativemag.com/communities/nollywood-imbibing-millenial-culture-latest-film-releases/ |website=The Native |access-date=21 March 2021 |date=14 January 2020}}</ref>{{div col end}} |
*''[[Who's the Boss (2020 film)]]''<ref>{{cite web |title=How upcoming Nollywood film, 'Who's The Boss' represents the modern Nigerian woman |url=https://thenativemag.com/communities/nollywood-imbibing-millenial-culture-latest-film-releases/ |website=The Native |access-date=21 March 2021 |date=14 January 2020}}</ref>{{div col end}} |
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== Top 5 Movies == |
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Top Five Movies by Funke Akindele Include; |
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# A Trip to Jamaica [2016] |
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# Your Excellency. [2019] |
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# Chief Daddy. [2018] |
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# Who's the Boss.[2020] |
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# Omo Ghetto - The Saga.[2020]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Top 5 Movies by Funke Akindele {{!}} Watch Online|url=https://www.delphnews.com/2021/04/movies-by-funke-akindele.html|access-date=2021-04-07|website=Delphnews Media {{!}} All-Round News|language=en}}</ref> |
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== Awards and nominations == |
== Awards and nominations == |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[List of Yoruba people]] |
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*[https://www.delphnews.com/2021/04/movies-by-funke-akindele.html Funke Akindele Top Five Movies] |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 11:49, 7 April 2021
Funke Akindele Bello | |
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Born | Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde August 24, 1977 [1] |
Alma mater | |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Film Producer |
Years active | 1998-present |
Akindele-Bello Olufunke Ayotunde[2][3][4] (popularly known as Funke Akindele /Jenifa)[5] is a Nigerian actress and producer.[6] Funke starred in the sitcom I Need to Know from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.[7] She plays the lead character in the show Jenifa's Diary,[8] for which she was named Best Actress in a Comedy at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[9]
Early life and education
Akindele was born on August 24, 1977, in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria.[10] Funke is the second of three children (two girls and one boy). Akindele's mother is a Medical Doctor while her father is a retired School Principal.[5][11] Funke obtained an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication from the former Ogun State Polytechnic, now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic [12][13][14]
Career
Akindele came into the limelight after starring in popular United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)-sponsored sitcom I Need to Know, which ran from 1998 to 2002. Funke played Bisi, a curious but highly intelligent secondary school student. Funke Akindele's big break came in 2008 when she appeared in the movie Jenifa[15][14]
In January 2018, there was a controversy when it was reported that Akindele would get her Hollywood debut in Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War as she was listed as a member of the cast on IMDb.[16] Mainstream Nigerian press reported that Jenifa was set to star in Infinity War as the guard Dora Milaje, citing IMDb.[17] Some weeks later her name was replaced with that of fellow Nigerian actress Genevieve Nnaji,[18] with Akindele's upload shown to have been a hack.[19] In February 2018, it was reported that Senate President and Chairman of the National Assembly, Dr Bukola Saraki has advised Marvel Studios to feature Akindele in Infinity War.[20]
In July 2016, in an interview Akindele stated she was acting less in the Yoruba film industry at that time because of piracy.[9] Akindele plays the lead character in the ongoing hit TV show Jenifa's Diary, alongside Fisayo Ajisola, Falz, Juliana Olayode, and Aderounmu Adejumoke. The show is a spin-off from the movie Jenifa.[8] The 2018 comedy film Moms at War stars Akindele and Omoni Oboli. In July 2019, Akindele started a new web series, Aiyetoro Town,[21] a spinoff from her popular TV series, Jenifa’s Diary.[22] She is the CEO of Scene One Film Production.[23]
She made her directorial debut in 2019 political drama film Your Excellency.[24]
Charity initiative
Funke Akindele runs a non-governmental organisation known as the Jenifa Foundation, which aims at providing young people with vocational skills.[25][26]
Endorsements
Funke Akindele has endorsement deals such as her being signed as an Ambassador to Dettol.[27] Funke Akindele has endorsement deals such as her being signed as an Ambassador to Irokotv.[28] Also in 2018, she was signed as brand ambassador for Keystone Bank.[29] In November 2019, she signed an endorsement deal with Waw Nigeria, a company that manufactures detergent and bar soaps.[30]
Personal life
On May 26, 2012, Akindele married Adeola Kehinde Oloyede.[31] The couple divorced in July 2013, citing irreconcilable differences.[32] Akindele married Nigerian rapper JJC Skillz in London in May 2016.[33] Her pregnancy rumours were among the top searched results on Google search engine in August 2017.[34] Akindele gave birth to twin boys in December 2018 and has several step-children.[35][36][37]
Controversies
In April 2020, Akindele was arrested and charged to court after hosting a birthday party in honour of her husband during the period of an imposed lockdown (to tackle coronavirus).[38] She later appeared in a Nigeria Centre for Disease Control video to raise awareness about coronavirus.[39] The actress and her husband were sentenced to a 14-day community service after confessing guilty to violating lockdown order.[40]
Record Holdings
Her movie, 'Omo Ghetto' now holds the record of becoming the highest-grossing movie of all time in Nigeria, breaking a four year record of Kemi Adetiba's movie titled 'The Wedding Party'.
According to a statement released by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), in January 2021, the movie has grossed N468,036,300 after maintaining its number one spot in 3 consecutive weeks.[41]
Filmography
The films of Funke Akimdele are listed in alphabetical order:[42]
- Agbefo
- Aje Metta
- Akandun
- Anointed Liars
- Apaadi
- Apoti Orogun
- Atanpako Meta
- Baye se Nlo
- Bolode O'ku
- Chief Daddy
- Edunjobi
- Egun
- Emi Abata
- Farayola
- Ija Ola
- Industreet
- Isoken
- Jenifa
- Jenifa's Diary
- Kakaki 'leku
- Kòséfowórà
- Ladies Gang
- Love Wahala
- Maami
- Maku
- Married but Living Single
- Moms at War
- Oba Irawo
- Odun Baku
- Okun Ife Yi
- Omo Ghetto
- Omo Ghetto: The Saga
- Omo Pupa
- Oreke Mulero
- Osuwon Edaf
- Return of Jenifa
- My Siblings And I
- A Trip to Jamaica
- Taiwo Taiwo
- Your Excellency
- Who's the Boss (2020 film)[43]
Top 5 Movies
Top Five Movies by Funke Akindele Include;
- A Trip to Jamaica [2016]
- Your Excellency. [2019]
- Chief Daddy. [2018]
- Who's the Boss.[2020]
- Omo Ghetto - The Saga.[2020][44]
Awards and nominations
Year | Event | Prize | Work | Result |
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2009 | Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Actress Leading Role | Won | |
2009 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress | Jenifa | Won | |
2010 | 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) | Oguni Aiku | Nominated |
2012 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress | Troj | Won |
2012 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress (Indigenous) | Emi Abata | Won | |
2012 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress (English) | Married but Living Single | Nominated | |
Zulu African Film Academy Awards | Best Actress | Maami and The Return of Jenifa | Won | |
2013 | 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress (Leading Role) | Maami | Nominated |
Best Actress (Indigenous) | Won | |||
2014 | 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress (Leading Role) | Agnetta O’Mpa | Won |
2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress (Comedy) | The Return of Sheri Koko | Won | |
ELOY Awards | Brand Ambassador of the Year | Omo | Won[45] | |
2016 | 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress In Comedy Role | Jenifa's Diary | Won |
Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress Series | Nominated | ||
Naija FM Awards | Sitcom Of The Year | Won | ||
Best Actress in Comedy | Won | |||
Africa Entertainment Legend Awards | Best Actress of the Year | Won[46] | ||
2016 Ghana Movies Awards | Best Actress Africa Collaboration | A Trip to Jamaica | Won[47] | |
2017 | 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best TV Series | Jenifa's Diary | Won[48] |
Best Actress in a Comedy Movie or TV Series | Won[49] | |||
A Trip to Jamaica | Nominated | |||
2017 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Lead Actress | Won | ||
2020 | 2020 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress in a comedy | Moms At War | Won |
See also
References
- ^ Sanusi, Hassan (11 September 2016). "Just like Funke Akindele, everyone got Eniola Badmus' age wrong". The Net. The Net. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017.
- ^ "Top 5 Movies by Funke Akindele | Watch Online". Delphnews Media | All-Round News. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "ABOUT FUNKE AKINDELE - Funke Akindele - Official Website of Olufunke Akindele". olufunkeakindele.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ Funsho Akinwale, Funke Akindele gives first glimpse of her twins, The Guardian
- ^ "AMAA Nominees and Winners 2009". African Movie Academy Award. Archived from the original on 5 April 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
- ^ a b ""Jenifa's Diary" Watch Funke Akindele in season 4 trailer". Pulse.ng. Chidumga Izuzu. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ^ a b July 18, 2016 Funke Akindele: I’m not producing Yoruba movies for now, The Cable
- ^ Olivia Kabir, January 2019 Funke Akindele's state of origin Read more: https://www.legit.ng/1215364-funke-akindeles-state-origin.html, Legit.ng
- ^ Bodunrin, Sola. "10 Things You Need To Know About Funke Akindele ▷ NAIJ.COM". naij.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ "Unilag Home". University of Lagos. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
- ^ Williams, Yvonne. "Birthday Shout! Celebrating versatile screen diva Funke Akindele aka Jenifa". Happenings Media. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ a b "Nollywood's Funke Akindele turns 40 years today". Ghanaweb.com. 2016-08-24. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
- ^ Akindele, Funke. "Watch: Funke Akindele – My Best Friend Can Only Call My Husband On His Birthday". TheGuardian. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Funke Akindele named as starring in Hollywood movie, "Avengers: Infinity War"". Premium Times Nigeria. 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2018-12-17.
- ^ January 11, 2018 Funke Akindele to star in Hollywood movie “Avengers: Infinity War”, Sun News
- ^ "What's the Story on Funke Akindele Bello, Genevieve Nnaji & "Avengers: Infinity War"?". BellaNaija. 2018-01-15. Retrieved 2018-12-17.
- ^ Nsikak Nseyen, January 16, 2018 How hackers uploaded Funke Akindele’s photo as Avenger’s cast – Freeze, Daily Post
- ^ Nasikak Nseye, February 5, 2018 ‘Avengers Infinity War’: Saraki makes case for actress, Funke Akindele, Daily Post
- ^ "Aiyetoro town: Funke Akindele has kicked off 'Jenifa's Diary' spinoff, and it's hilarious". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-07-10. Retrieved 2020-02-15.
- ^ July 24, 2018 Here's when Omoni Oboli's new film will be released in cinemas, Pulse Nigeria
- ^ Mosope Olumide, September 14, 2018 Poverty And Failure: Funke Akindele Reveals Her Greatest Fears In Life, The Net
- ^ "'Your Excellency': Funke Akindele's directorial debut makes N17.5 million in 2 days". www.pulse.ng. 2019-12-17. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- ^ "Nollywood/ Nigeria No.1 movies/ films resources online". nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ ""Why I am focusing on educating the next generation" – Funke Akindele-Bello tells CNN's 'African Voices'". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
- ^ "Actress Funke Akindele becomes brand ambassador for Dettol - The Cable". lifestyle.thecable.ng. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ "Actress Funke Akindele, Signed As Ambassador To Iroko TV - INFORMATION NIGERIA". informationng.com. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ August 27, 2018 Keystone Bank signs Actress, Funke Akindele as brand ambassador, Vanguard Nigeria
- ^ November 6, 2019 [1], "The Nation"
- ^ "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
- ^ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/08/funke-akindeles-pregnancy-jamb-dominate-google-searches/
- ^ http://dailypost.ng/2017/08/02/jjc-reveals-convinced-marry-funke-akindele/
- ^ Fikayo Olowolagba, December 22, 2018. Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele defies prophecy, welcomes twins, Daily Post (Nigeria)Daily Post
- ^ Seun Durojaiye, January 2019 Actress Funke Akindele stuns in native owambe outfit, Legit.ng
- ^ "Nigerian actress fined over lockdown party". BBC News. 2020-04-06. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ "Coronavirus: Nigerian actress Funke Akindele arrested for Lagos party amid lockdown". BBC. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ^ Press, Fellow (2020-04-07). "Coronavirus: Funke Akindele, husband sentenced to community service". Fellow Press. Retrieved 2020-04-07.
- ^ "Funke Akindele's 'Omo Ghetto' becomes highest grossing Nollywood movie". Vanguard News. 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- ^ "Funke Akindele". IMDb. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "How upcoming Nollywood film, 'Who's The Boss' represents the modern Nigerian woman". The Native. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
- ^ "Top 5 Movies by Funke Akindele | Watch Online". Delphnews Media | All-Round News. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
- ^ "Omoni Oboli, Funke Akindele, Omawumi: All the winners from the 2014 ELOY awards - Lifestyle - Pulse" (in German). Pulse.ng. 2014-12-01. Retrieved 2016-12-17.
- ^ "Winners List - Ael Awards (Aela)". Aelaawards.com. Retrieved 2016-12-17.
- ^ "Ghana Movie Awards 2016: Funke Akindele wins best actress African collaboration - Movies - Pulse" (in German). Pulse.ng. Retrieved 2016-12-17.
- ^ Adeleke Afolayan (4 March 2017). "AMVCA 2017: See the full list of winners". The NET.
- ^ Chidumga Izuzu (4 March 2017). "Funke Akindele wins Best Actress in a Comedy". Pulse.Ng.
External links
- Best Actress Africa Movie Academy Award winners
- 1977 births
- Actresses from Lagos State
- Yoruba actresses
- Living people
- University of Lagos alumni
- 21st-century Nigerian actresses
- Nigerian film actresses
- Nigerian television actresses
- Participants in Nigerian reality television series
- Actresses in Yoruba cinema
- Moshood Abiola Polytechnic alumni
- Nigerian people