23 h. ago Joining Politics Gave Me More Courage, I’ll Contest Again – Funke Akindele

Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has described her political experience as a transformative journey that empowered her. Funke also noted that politics deepened her understanding of leadership, governance, and national development. Speaking at the WithChude Live talk hosted by media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, on Thursday, the Nollywood actress opened up about her motivations […] The post Joining Politics Gave Me More Courage, I’ll Contest Again – Funke Akindele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Funke Akindele announces political plans ahead of 2027 elections

By Seyi Babalola Funke Akindele, a famous Nigerian actress-turned-politician, has announced her political plans after an unsuccessful attempt in the last general elections. The actress was the running mate to Abdulazeez Adediran, the Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 2023. Following their defeat by Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives […] The post Funke Akindele announces political plans ahead of 2027 elections appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Funke Akindele Breaks Silence On Mental Health Battle Amid Political Criticism

Renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about a painful chapter in her life that led her to seek therapy for the very first time. In an emotional conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, shared on Instagram on Thursday, the movie star spoke about the toll her 2023 political campaign took on […] The post Funke Akindele Breaks Silence On Mental Health Battle Amid Political Criticism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Chimamanda Adichie, Falz, Teni, others light up hearts at #WithChude Live

The debut edition of the live show, hosted by award-winning storyteller and media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, featured literary powerhouse Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, prophetic voice Pastor Jerry Eze, screen icon Funke Akindele, rapper and activist Falz, gospel sensation Moses Bliss, and music powerhouse Teni the Entertainer, beloved filmmaker and actress Ruth Kadiri, celebrated creative Hauwa Lawal, […] The post Chimamanda Adichie, Falz, Teni, others light up hearts at #WithChude Live appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Join Politics, Shape Nigeria’s Future, Presidency Tells Young Women

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Ms. Rinsola Abiola, has urged young Nigerian women to join politics and build careers in public service. This was also as she said that the President Bola Tinubu-led administration was committed to empowering young women. She made the call at the Beyond Boundaries Young […]

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5 d. ago 2027: Yoruba Youths Urge Kwankwaso To Ignore Coalition Call To Unseat Tinubu

The Yoruba Youth Socio-cultural Association (YYSA) has implored former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso to ignore calls by some political leaders seeking a coalition of parties to join them in their struggle to wrest power from President Bola Tinubu and prevent him from getting a second term in office. The association’s national president, Hammer Olalekan, […]

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5 d. ago Headies 2025: Funke Akindele’s Movie ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Wins ‘Sound Track Of The Year’ Award

By Nafisat Abdulrahman A movie titled ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ by popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has won the category of ‘Sountrack of the Year’ in the 17th Headies Awards held in Lagos on Sunday night. Other nominations for the category included ‘Eledumare’ by Teledalese, ‘Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre’, ‘Lose to Gain’ by Kaline, […]

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7 d. ago Funke Akindele, Chimamanda, Pastor Jerry To Headline Chude’s Talk Concert In Lagos

A star-studded line-up of creatives, thought leaders and and cultural influencers is set to grace the stage at the highly anticipated three-day Talk Concert in Lagos. Top actors and musicians – including the dynamic Funke Akindele, Falz the Bahd Guy, Bobby Ray, Pastor Jerry, and renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – are set to bring […]

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3 w. ago Funke Akindele Speaks On Raising Children Alone After Separation From JJC Skillz

Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has spoken about her experience raising her children alone after her separation from estranged husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, popularly known as JJC Skillz. The pair, who married in 2016 and welcomed their twin children in 2018, publicly announced their separation in June 2022, with JJC Skillz stating on Instagram that they were […] The post Funke Akindele Speaks On Raising Children Alone After Separation From JJC Skillz appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Atiku, Obi in talks to join us, says SDP presidential candidate

Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewale Adebayo, has revealed that high-level discussions are underway with representatives read more Atiku, Obi in talks to join us, says SDP presidential candidate

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4 w. ago I didn’t call out Funke Akindele to chase clout — Ijoba Lande

Comedian and content creator, Ganiyu Morufu, aka Ijoba Lande, has said that the report of him claiming that popular filmmaker and actress, Funke Akindele, paid him the sum of N90,000 after one month on set was misconstrued. In an interview with Saturday Beats, he claimed that the video was tampered with. He stated that although Read More

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4 w. ago VIDEO: Ijoba Lande retracts ₦90K claim, admits Funke Akindele paid him ₦190K

Controversial Nollywood actor Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has backtracked on his earlier claim that celebrated actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele paid him a meagre ₦90,000 for a month’s work on her film set. His initial statement had stirred up a storm online, with many accusing him of trying to smear the Read More

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4 w. ago Funke Akindele Once Paid Me N90K After 1 Month On Set, Actor Ijoba Lande Recounts

Actor and comedian Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, who is popularly called Ijoba Lande, recounted his disappointing experience working with popular actress and producer Funke Akindele, also called Jenifa. Ijoba Lande narrated that he spent a month working on a movie produced by Akindele at Amen Estate in Lagos, only to be paid N90,000 at the end. […]

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4 w. ago Actor Ijoba Lande opens up on bitter experience working with Funke Akindele

By Seyi Babalola Nollywood Actor and comedian Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, also known as Ijoba Lande, has spoken out about his unsatisfactory experience working with actress and producer Funke Akindele. The comedian revealed that he spent a month working on an Akindele-produced film at Amen Estate but was only paid N90,000. He claimed he was surprised […] The post Actor Ijoba Lande opens up on bitter experience working with Funke Akindele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Funke Akindele paid me just N90,000 after working on her set for one month — Ijoba Lande

Tribune Online Funke Akindele paid me just N90,000 after working on her set for one month — Ijoba Lande However, by the end of the month, he received the stated amount with no adjustments. Funke Akindele paid me just N90,000 after working on her set for one month — Ijoba Lande Tribune Online

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