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  • How God used D’Banj to revive ‘Jenifa’ series- Funke Akindele

    How God used D’Banj to revive ‘Jenifa’ series- Funke Akindele

    In a heartwarming tribute, superstar Funke Akindele has credited D’Banj for reviving the beloved Jenifa franchise.

    She shared how a club encounter with D’Banj sparked a career-changing conversation which led to a great outcome. 

    Funke noted how the ‘Kokomaster’ hitmaker gifted her the funds to create more Jenifa content, describing it as a lucrative brand which she should keep milking and feasting on.

    Funke praised Dbanj as a trailblazer, whose music has brought joy and inspiration to countless fans.

    She honored his legacy, acknowledging that his impact extends far beyond his music.

    “After the big break with Jenifa, everybody loved Jenifa so much, I was out there and everyone was celebrating me so much. I was invited to a club where I met Dbanj for the first time and he gave me his number and inquired if there is a sequence to Jenifa, I told him No and he questioned why as he noted how Jenifa is a brand I can feast on for the rest of my life.

    Read Also: Funke Akindele blesses churches with N2m to mark children’s harvest

    ” He told me that when I have a brand, you feed on the brand, you milk the brand very well and make money out of it.

    ” Out of his pocket, he gave me money and said I should go write another Jenifa and he supported me with the money, advised me to continue shooting Jenifa. That’s how the Return of Jenifa came about. God used @iamdbanj to speak to me to have the Jenifa brand.

    “Dbanj you’re more than just a musician, you’re a movement! Your music has brought joy to our hearts, and your legacy will live on forever”.

  • Funke Akindele blesses churches with N2m to mark children’s harvest

    Funke Akindele blesses churches with N2m to mark children’s harvest

    Award-winning actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has generously donated two million naira to several Celestial Churches in Nigeria.

    Funke’s act of kindness is in celebration of the church’s month of children’s harvest.

    The popular actress announced on her Instagram page that she aims to support over 20 churches with a donation of one hundred thousand naira each.

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    Funke Akindele wrote: “Happy Juvenile Harvest to our children!!

    “We would like to give 100,000 Naira to 20 celestial churches for the children!!

    “Please drop a celestial church account details! (Ensure it’s the church account details). The churches will be picked randomly. Oluwa a da awon Omo wa si o!!! Hallelujah!!”

  • Funke Akindele: “My achievements wouldn’t be possible without my fans”

    Funke Akindele: “My achievements wouldn’t be possible without my fans”

    Seasoned actress, Funke Akindele, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to her fans for their endless support and love, which propelled her to great heights in the film industry.

    In high spirits, Akindele reflected on her achievements in 2023, particularly celebrating her record-breaking movie “A Tribe Called Judah,” which surpassed N1 billion in box office earnings.

    She shared her joy on Instagram with a series of posts highlighting her accomplishments from the past year, including being recognized as the highest-grossing actress, highest-grossing movie, highest-grossing producer, highest-grossing director, and actress.

    Akindele shared this update with her fans, expressing her humility for being recognized as Nollywood’s highest-grossing actress by Filmone.

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    She thanked her fans, acknowledging that her achievements would not have been possible without their active participation in the project.

    She wrote on Instagram: “I’m humbled and honoured to reach this milestone. All glory to God!!! None of this would be possible without the love and enthusiasm of my incredible fans, and the dedication and expertise of the crew who worked on my films. Thank you to the producers, directors, cast, and entire production team – I’m so grateful for your hard work and collaboration! I’m still pinching myself! Becoming the highest-grossing!! Oluwaseun!!.”

  • Funke Akindele reintroduces ‘Jenifa’ with new series ‘Everybody loves Jenifa’

    Funke Akindele reintroduces ‘Jenifa’ with new series ‘Everybody loves Jenifa’

    Award-winning actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, celebrated for her iconic television comedy series “Jenifa’s Diary,” has disclosed plans for a thrilling new installment in the beloved franchise.

    The mother of two shared the exciting news of the movie relaunch on her social media, signaling the long-awaited return of the beloved character Jenifa to the screens.

    In her recent post on Instagram, Funke teased fans, remarking, “It has been a long you saw Jenifa,” hinting at the reappearance of the endearing and comical character.”

    Captioning the post, Funke wrote: “It has been a long you saw Jenifa.

    “Everybody Loves Jenifa’ is part of the Jenifa franchise which tells the tale of a naive and funny character of the same name.”

    Read Also: Funke Akindele reacts to Toyin Abraham’s public ‘reconciliation’ message

    Recall that the franchise’s popularity soared with the release of the sequel “Return of Jenifa” in 2011, cementing Jenifa’s status as a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

    In addition to the main series, the Jenifa franchise has expanded its universe through successful spin-offs like “Aiyetoro Town” (2019, 18 episodes), which explored Jenifa’s village life, and “Jenifa on Lockdown” (2021).

  • Funke Akindele cleared medical bills of unknown people, says Alesh Sanni

    Funke Akindele cleared medical bills of unknown people, says Alesh Sanni

    Actor Alesh Sanni has recounted the goodwill of Funke Akindele amid allegations of abandoning her junior colleague, Jumoke Aderounmu.

    The Nation reported that the late actress’ brother dragged Funke Akindele claiming that the movie star abandoned his sister during her trying times.

    He further alleged the movie star was faking love for her staff.

    But defending her, Alesh recalled how years ago when he posted someone needed a huge amount for medical bills, Funke Akindele reached out and sent the money. 

    Read Also: Funke Akindele emptied account to save my mother’s life – Juliana Olayode

    He claimed she instructed him not to post it, noting that it wasn’t once or twice the actress had done this.

    According to him: “I do tell people we’re all going through so much… I don’t say much about people I don’t know but this one weak me because Funke Akindele is someone that do things without making noise years ago when I posted someone who needed huge amount for medical bills, she reached out, and sent all the money, and told me not to post it.. not once, not twice …. 

    “So it’s so sad to see how crãzy some people can be …… don’t say what you don’t know about people…. @funkejenifaakindele keep being you ma… the lord is your strength and you won’t bury any of children.”

  • I wouldn’t be where I’m without you, Tobi Makinde defends Funke Akindele

    I wouldn’t be where I’m without you, Tobi Makinde defends Funke Akindele

    Actor and film director, Tobi Makinde has joined colleagues to stand in solidarity with seasoned actress, Funke Akindele amid her clash with late Jumoke Aderounmu’s brother.

    Tobi Makinde debunked claims that the filmmaker does not treat her staff well, stating he wouldn’t be who he is today without her love, training and tutelage.

    According to him,  the ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ boss has been so kind and her love for him is not something he will forget in a hurry.

    Expressing love for her, he noted how she is God’s delight hence why no weapon fashioned against her and her household can prosper.

    Read Also: Funke Akindele emptied account to save my mother’s life – Juliana Olayode

    “Mama I love you always…You’re God’s delight and no weapon fashioned against you and your household shall prosper in Jesus’ name. You have been so kind to me and your love for me is not something I will forget in a hurry. I wouldn’t be who I am today without your love, training, and tutelage. Thank you for all you do ma! I love you Mama @funkejenifaakindele”.

  • Funke Akindele shares chat with Jumoke Aderounmu’s brother

    Funke Akindele shares chat with Jumoke Aderounmu’s brother

    Actress Funke Akindele has shared a chat with late Adeola Aderounmu’s brother who accused her of  hypocrisy..

    In the chat, the filmmaker reached out to her brother, sending  condolences over his loss.

    She made it known that at no point did her junior colleague, Paschaline Alex inform her of Jumoke’s cry for help.

    She claimed she was the one who personally reached out to Jide Awobona to ask about her whereabouts.

    Funke added that she will never turn a deaf ear to anyone in need around her as she noted how she gives without making noise.

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    “Hello. I’m so sorry for your loss. At no time did Paschaline Alex tell me Jumoke reached out. I was the one who recently asked Jide Awobona of her whereabouts. I’m deeply sorry for this loss. I will never turn a deaf ear to anyone in need around me. I give but I don’t make house about it. May her soul rest in peace. Pls, take heart,” the message reads.

    Funke Akindele further prayed for any enemy around her masquerading as a friend to be exposed, disgraced, and destroyed.

  • Stop chasing people who don’t resonate with you – Funke Akindele

    Stop chasing people who don’t resonate with you – Funke Akindele

    Box office queen, Funke Akindele has shared a cryptic post hours after being called out by late actress Adejumoke’s brother for ‘eye-service’.

    Aderounmu Adejumoke passed away and Funke Akindele, who starred in a film with her, expressed condolences over the loss.

    Read Also: Jumoke Aderounmu’s brother drags Funke Akindele over ‘eye-service’

    However, Adejumoke’s brother claimed that the actress never reached out to his sister during all the times she was sick despite calls to her.

    His claim sparked a controversy online and many lambasted the actress for this.

    Funke Akindele took to her Instagram page to share a quote speaking on wanting to start respecting energies and ceasing to chase people who don’t resonate with her.

    “Start respecting your energy and stop chasing people who don’t resonate with you,” the post reads.

  • Jumoke Aderounmu’s brother drags Funke Akindele over ‘eye-service’

    Jumoke Aderounmu’s brother drags Funke Akindele over ‘eye-service’

    Brother of the late actress, Adejumoke Aderounmu, has called out actress, Funke Akindele, for sending in her condolences after allegedly ignoring her when she needed help.

    Aderounmu, popularly known for her feature in the hit series Jenifa’sDiary, died during the weekend over an undisclosed ailment.

    While reacting to the demise, via the comment session of an Instagram blog post, Funke wrote, “Sad!!!! @jideawobona I still asked about her. Omg. May her soul rest in peace.”

    In response, Aderounmu’s brother, in a series of posts via his Instagram page, commended Nollywood stars, Rita Dominic and Sotayo Gaga for reaching out to his sister, unlike Funke.

    Read Also: Deyemi Okanlawon shares last conversation with Aderounmu

    The deceased’s brother added there was no point in showing love when Funke Akindele failed to do the same when his sister was alive.

    He wrote: “You that they called tirelessly, weh you no turn up, she even sent Pascal to you, you still no reach out. Why the eye service now when she don kpai? Omo shout-out to Rita Dominic and Sotayo Gaga. Terrible person! If you want to defend anybody, it’s fine. After all there is nothing we can do about it.

    “But don’t be a hypocrite by changing the narrative. Nobody is feeling entitled! If you refuse to show love when person dey alive, no dey do eye service when the person kpai, just look away, nobody go reason your matter.”

  • Funke Akindele spends vacation with sons in Dubai

    Funke Akindele spends vacation with sons in Dubai

    Award-winning actress Funke Akindele has spent vacation with her twins in Dubai.

    The mother of two shared the pictures and video on her Instagram story on Thursday, showing off the twins enjoying their bath in a jacuzzi alongside their mother, actress Juliana Olayode and others.

    In the video, the actress could be seen having fun with her boys and Juliana Olayode.

    Read Also: Funke Akindele dedicates lifetime achievement award to fans

    However, the faces of the twin boys were not shown in the pictures and video. 

    They had their faces turned to their mother and their backs turned to the camera.

    Funke and her ex-husband JJC got married in a private ceremony in London on August 23, 2016, the eve of her 39th birthday and welcomed their twins in 2018.

    The actress has managed to keep the twins’ private life out of social media as their facial identity remains unknown.