The Truth About Funke Akindele Lifestyle.

Funke Akindele Born Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde August 24, 1976 (age 40) Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria Alma mater Moshood Abiola Polytechnic University of Lagos Occupation Actress, Film Producer Years active 1998-present Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde (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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Funke Akindele has over a 100 movies to her credit as actress, writer and producer. Charity Initiative She runs a non-governmental organisation known as THE JENIFA FOUNDATION, whose aims and objectives involves nurturing talents and acquiring vocational skills. Endorsements Funke Akindele has a lot of endorsement deals to her name, the most recently is her being signed as Ambassador to Irokotv. Awards and nominations Year Event Prize Recipient Result 2009 Africa Movie Academy Award Best Actress Leading Role Jenifa Won 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 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Actress (Indigineous) 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 (Indigineous) Won 2014 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress (Leading Role) Agnetta O'mmpa 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 2016 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress In Comedy Role Jenifa's Diary Won Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress Series Jenifa's Diary Nominated Naija Fm Awards Sitcom Of The Year Jenifa's Diary Won Best Actress In Comedy Won Africa Entertainment Legend Awards Best Actress of the Year Won 2016 Ghana Movies Awards Best Actress Africa Collaboration A Trip To Jamaica Won Marriage On May 26, 2012 Funke got married to Adeola Kehinde Oloyede. A year later in July 2013, she got divorced citing irreconcilable difference for her separation from Oloyede (now ex-husband). Funke married Nigerian rapper Abdul Rasheed Bello known as JJC Skillz in London in May 2016. Selected filmography Year Film Role 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 Send your stories and photos to genesisnollywood@yahoo.com, genesisnollywood@gmail.com. Call/Imo/WhatsApp: 08035655009, instangram@genesisnollywood, twitter@theophilusafe .