By Bisola Bello
Nollywood actress, Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele, is 39 today, August 24. From the small screen as Bisi in I Need to Know to the big screen as the title character in the hit movie Jenifa, the University of Lagos Law graduate has become a legend. Here are eight reasons we can’t stop loving her.
- She brought us Jenifa
While others were sleeping, Funke came with the blockbuster Jenifa in 2009. The movie dared us not to like it. It is the story of a village girl, Sulia, who metamorphosed into fake university student, Jenifa. Who can forget the catchphrase “Sulia kan, Ayetoro kan?”
- Her signature smile is heaven
She’s a funny woman with a beautiful signature smile. Her smile lights up our day and makes us love her even more
- She’s not shy
Our star girl is never shy. Whether in front of a camera, hanging out with friends or at a festival, the 39- year -old beauty is always on point.
- Glamour is her homestead
Being a celebrity is a daily job and Funke Akindele is great at it. She looks flawless anywhere, any day, anytime. A true African woman, the beautiful actress knows how make continental attires look good.
- She has famous friends
When you are a celebrity, you roll with celebrities. With friends like Mercy Johnson, Eniola Badmus, Annie Idibia, Tonto Dikeh, Tiwa Savage and more, this Nollywood star is on top of her world.
- A proud dancer
She wows us every time she dances. We saw her incredible dancing skills in Jenifa and Wazo. She is no stranger to the Shoki dance as well.
- She is strong-willed
Say what you may about this actress but she knows how to bounce back. After about 14 months of marriage, she divorced her husband Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede in 2013. There was a lot of bad press, but instead of moping around, the actress bounced back and threw herself in her work.
- Bonus of Jenifa’s Diary
Her fans could not get enough of Jenifa, and due to popular demand she introduced the comedy TV series, Jenifa’s Diary in 2015.
