Everyone sures loves the hit series, Jenifa Diary and the Charismatic Nollywood actress Funke Akindele known for the comic character, is...
Everyone sures loves the hit series, Jenifa Diary and the Charismatic Nollywood actress Funke Akindele known for the comic character, is 40 years old today.
Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde, popularly known as Jenifa, was born August 24, 1976 in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
She is an exceptional Nigerian actress who won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2009.
She worked in television before switching to cinema, becoming known for her starring role in the family-oriented Nigerian television show I Need to Know. Akindele’s qualifications include an OND in Mass Communication from the Ogun State Polytechnic and a law degree from the University of Lagos.
"Thank you Lord for another year on earth. It's been you oh Lord! Thank you for making me a force to reckon with. You alone are worthy of all the praises. Happy Birthday to me"
To celebrate the queen, we take a pictorial look at her remarkable career's journey!
Childhood
In the Beginning
Red carpet moments:
Asoebi moments
Selfie game
Expressions
Other looks:
Just so you know, Funke became famous after featuring in popular United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) sponsored sitcom, I Need To Know. She played Bisi, a curious but highly intelligent secondary school student. The sitcom ran for 4 years, 1998 to 2001.
Funke studied mass communication in the former Ogun State Polytechnic, now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. The talented actress is also a graduate of Law from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba.
Funke was married to Kenny Almaroof Oloyede between May 2012 and July 2013. Their courtship, marriage and subsequent divorce were not devoid of controversy.
Funke’s mum is a medical doctor while her father is a retired school principal.
Funke has two sisters and one bother. She is the second child.
Funke studied mass communication in the former Ogun State Polytechnic, now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. The talented actress is also a graduate of Law from the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba.
Funke was married to Kenny Almaroof Oloyede between May 2012 and July 2013. Their courtship, marriage and subsequent divorce were not devoid of controversy.
Funke’s mum is a medical doctor while her father is a retired school principal.
Funke has two sisters and one bother. She is the second child.
Funke has won many awards for acting and producing. In 2009, she won the African Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Other awards include: AfroHollywood Awards for Best Supporting Actress; Future Awards – Best Actress; Dynamix Awards – Best Actress; City People – Best Actress; City People – Best Movie of the Year for Jenifa, among others.
Happy birthday Funke, lots of love!
