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I Don’t Regret Going Into Politics, I’ll Do It Again – Funke Akindele
28 Jun

I Don’t Regret Going Into Politics, I’ll Do It Again – Funke Akindele

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Nigerian filmmaker, Funke Akindele has revealed reasons she will re-contest for political office. The PDP governorship candidate in Lagos, Olajide Adediran, aka Jandor, picked Ms Akindele as his running mate in the 2023 general election. During an interview on Arise TV’s Perspectives show, shared on YouTube Saturday, the mother-of-two spoke about political career. The 46-year-old said: “So getting into politics was a big one for me. I enjoyed it, and I will do it again. I run a studio which I’ve been running since 2000. “I’ve been producing and working with many people, from crew members to cast. I have a  Jenifa Foundation where…
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Funke Akindele And Ex-husband JJC Skillz Reunite At Movie Premiere
29 Sep

Funke Akindele And Ex-husband JJC Skillz Reunite At Movie Premiere

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On Wednesday, exactly a year and two months after their shocking divorce, Nollywood star Funke Akindele and her ex-husband, JJC Skillz, reunited at the premiere of ‘She Must be Obeyed.’ Funke is the lead star in She Must be Obeyed, a captivating five-part mini-series delving into the intriguing world of stardom and secrets, the series debuts exclusively on Prime Video on 29 September. Produced by SceneOne Entertainment, the series was directed by the once inseparable duo, three years before their divorce. It seems to mark their last major collaboration under the aegis of SceneOne Production, a company they both founded in…
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‘You’ll Rush Out, If You Rush In’ – Funke Akindele On Her 2 Failed Marriages, Advises Ladies
13 Jul

‘You’ll Rush Out, If You Rush In’ – Funke Akindele On Her 2 Failed Marriages, Advises Ladies

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Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has made headlines on social media after sharing some news about her two failed marriages. One can recall that the movie star first got married to socialite, Kehinde Oloyede, divorced, and later got married to music mogul, Abdulrasheed ‘JJC Skillz’ Bello, a marriage which also ended in shreds. While speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo, the mother of two opened up about her failed relationships. Funke made sure to warn young ladies not to feel pressured into getting married. She advised them to calm down because they will rush out if they rush in. She…
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Funke Akindele, Estranged Hubby, JJC Skillz Fuel Rumours, Follow Each Other Again On IG
04 Jul

Funke Akindele, Estranged Hubby, JJC Skillz Fuel Rumours, Follow Each Other Again On IG

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Nolywood actress Funke Akindele and her estranged husband JJC Skillz are once again Instagram followers. The parents of two twin boys who split up approximately a year ago, are said to have stopped following each other on Instagram months ago after their separation. Funke and JJC declined to comment on what exactly caused their marriage to fail, despite the spectacular drama that revealed their separation. According to checks the couple are back to following each other. The tweet sparked dreams of reconciliation between the former couple among some netizens, while others are persuaded that Funke and her estranged spouse chose peace for…
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Funke Akindele Breaks Silence After Snubbing Her Husband On His Birthday
08 Apr

Funke Akindele Breaks Silence After Snubbing Her Husband On His Birthday

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Nigerian actress turned politician, Funke Akindele has finally broken her silence after ignoring her ex-husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, aka JJC Skillz’s birthday, a few days ago. According to Funke, the present situation would not matter anymore. She also advised Nigerians to avoid stressing themselves over little things. She shared via Instagram, “A year from now, it won’t even matter. Try not to stress the little things.” Funke Akindele snubbed Abdulrasheed Bello’s birthday on the 4th of April, 2023. It came as a surprise to her followers as she always rained heaven and earth on her ex’s birthday on social media, but this time around,…
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‘I Don’t Regret Running For Office’ – Funke Akindele
21 Mar

‘I Don’t Regret Running For Office’ – Funke Akindele

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Lagos deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Funke Akindele, has stated that she has no regrets about running for office although she lost in the general elections. The actress and her principal, Abdul-Azeez Adediran aka Jandor, were defeated by the incumbent governor, APC's Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Taking to her Instagram page on Monday, Funke 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…
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Funke Akindele’s Ex Husband, JJC Skillz, Remarries 9 Months After Split
07 Mar

Funke Akindele’s Ex Husband, JJC Skillz, Remarries 9 Months After Split

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Nine months after he announced his split from Nollywood actress Funke Akindele, filmmaker Abdulrasheed Bello popularly known as JJC Skillz, has reportedly taken a new wife. The 45-year-old musician turned filmmaker married Falilat Raji, a Kogi state native, at a private ceremony in Kano. The wedding was held on February 10 and invitation card displayed on social media by blogger Tosi Adams, suggest the same. This is the second time the “We are Africans” crooner would marry officially. His highly publicised marriage with Ms Akindele, the PDP Deputy Governor candidate in Lagos State, was contracted in London in May 2016. Aside from…
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Funke Akindele Loses Mom
08 Feb

Funke Akindele Loses Mom

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Nollywood actress turned politician Funke Akindele has lost her mother. Dr R. B. Adebanjo-Akindele passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. The older sister of the actress, Olubunmi Akindele, broke the news on her Instagram page, on Tuesday evening. Sharing a picture of their mother, she wrote “it is with heavy hearts, but in total submission to God Almighty that the ADEBANJO and AKINDELE families announce the passing of their daughter, mother, grandmother and sister, DR. R B ADEBANJO-Akindele, which occurred on Tuesday 07 February 2023.” “May her gentle soul begin its rest eternal in peace. Amen. Obsequies in honour…
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Funke Akindele Chased Out Of Lagos Market While Campaigning
27 Jan

Funke Akindele Chased Out Of Lagos Market While Campaigning

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Nollywood actress and PDP deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State Funke Akindele was, on Tuesday, chased out of the Ikosi fruit market by suspected thugs while campaigning. Speaking on the incident, the PDP governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, in an interview with NAN, confirmed that their campaign was cut short following the incident. During a meeting with the chief Imam of Ketu Central Mosque, Jandor confirmed that a security team member was stabbed while others, including journalists, were injured. However, he confirmed that the actress left the campaign train while the team continued to move around the streets in the council.…
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