Funke Akindele Biography: Twins, Children, Age, Husband, Net Worth, House, Photos, Movies, Photos & WhatsApp Number, Songs, Wikipedia

Funke Akindele Biography – Funke Akindele also known as Akindele Bello Olufunke Ayotunde was born 24 August 1977. She is a talented Nigerian movie actress, businesswoman and also a movie producer.

She starred in the sitcom “I Need to Know” from 1998 to 2002 and in 2009, she earn her slef the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in Leading Roles.

Funke Akindele rosed to fame for her role she played in the movie called “Jenifa”. Also, she got a lot of recognitions from the movile “Omo Ghetto”. She played the lead role in the show Jenifa’s Diary for whicj she was named the best Actress in a comedy at the 2016 Africa Magic choice awards.

Funke Akindele Details

Full Name:	Akindele-Bello Olufunke Ayotunde
Stage Name:	Funke Akindele
Born:	24 August 1976 (age 48 years old)
Place of Birth:	Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
State Of Origin:	Lagos State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Height:	1.68 m
Parents:	N/A
Siblings:	Abimbola Maria Akindele
Husband • Spouse:	JJC (m. 2016), Kehinde Oloyede (m. 2012–2013)
Boyfriend • Partner:	N/A
Children:	Tamira Bello, Benito Bello, Josiah Bello
Occupation:	Actress • TV Personality
Net Worth:	US$3.5 million

Funke Akindele Early Life and Eduction

Funke Akindele was born in Ikorodu, Lagos States, Nigeria in August 24, 1997. She is the second of three children. Her mother is a medical doctor and her father is a retired school principal.

She atteded Grace School, Gbagada, Lagos States. She got an Ordinary National Diploma in Mass Communication from the former Ogun States Polytechnic, now known as Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. She earned a Law degree from the University of Lagos afterwards.

Funke Akindele Career

Funke Akindele rose to fame after starring in the popular United Nations Population Fund sponosred sitcon “I Need to Know” from 1998 to 2002. She played Bisi, a curious but brilliant secondary school student.

Her big break out came in 2008 when she appeared in the movie Jenifa. Mainstream Nigeria press reported that Jenifa was set to star in Infinity War as the gUard Dora Milaje, citing IMDB.

Some weeks later, her name was replaced with that of a fellow Nigerian actress Genevieve Nnaji. In July 2016, in an interview, she stated that she was acting less in the Yoruba film industry because of piracy.

Funke Akindele played the lead character in the ongoing hit TV show Jenifa’s Diary, alongside some amazing actors and actresses, like Fisayo Ajisola, Falz and others.

The show is a spin off from the movile Jenifa. The 2018 comedy film Mom’s at War stared Funke Akindele and Omoni Oboli. In july 2019, Funke Akindele started a new web series called Jenifa’s Diary.

Funke Akindele is the CEO OF Scene One Film Production. She also made directorial debut in the 2019 political drama film, Your Excellency.

Funke Akindele got married in May 26, 2012 to Adeola Kehinde Oloyede but they got divorced in July 2013. She got married again to a Nigerian rapper JJC Skillz in 2016 in London and they has three children togather.

Her three children are named Tamira Bello, Benito Bello and Josiah Bello which incorporate her twin.

Funke Akindele Charity Initiative

Funke Akindele runs a nongovernmental organization known as the Jenifa Foundation, which aims at providing young people with vocational skills.

Funke Akindele Endorsements

Funke Akindele has endorsement deals such as her being signed as an Ambassador to Dettol and Irokotv.

In 2018, she was signed as brand ambassador for Keystone Bank.

In November 2019, she signed an endorsement deal with Waw Nigeria, which manufactures detergent and bar soap.

Funke Akindele Awards & Nominations

2009 Africa Movie Academy Award Best Actress Leading Role

2009 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress

20102010 Best of Nollywood AwardsB est Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba)

2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress

Nollywood Movie Awards Best Actress (Indigenous)

Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress(English)

Zulu African Film Academy Awards Best Actress

2013 Nollywood Movies AwardsBest Actress (Leading Role) Best Actress (Indigenous)

2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress (Leading Role)

Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress (Comedy)

ELOY Awards Brand Ambassador of the Year

2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress In Comedy Role

Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress Series

Naija FM Awards Sitcom Of The Year

Best Actress in Comedy

Africa Entertainment Legend Awards Best Actress of the Year

2016 Ghana Movies Awards Best Actress Africa Collaboration

2017Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best TV Series

Best Actress in a Comedy Movie or TV Series

2017 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Lead Actress

2020 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards

Best Actress in a comedy(Moms At War)

2021 Net Honours

Most Popular Actress

Most Searched Actress

Africa Movie Academy Award

Best Actress in a Leading Role( Omo Ghetto: The Saga)

Funke Akindele Filmography

Agbefo

Aje Metta

Akandun

Anointed Liars

Apaadi

Apoti Orogun

Atanpako Meta

Baye se Nlo

Bolode O’ku

Chief Daddy

Dwindle

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)

Funke Akindele Net Worth

Funke Akindele net worth is placed at US$3.5 million and still counting. She is one of the richest actresses in Nigeria.

Funke Akindele Social Media

Instagram: @funkejenifaakindele

Twitter: @funkeakindele