Funke Akindele
  • Funke Akindele Biography, Networth 2025

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  • Born: August 24, 1977 (age 48 years), Lagos State, Nigeria
  • Also Known As: Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele
  • Gender: Female
  • Genre: Actress, Musician, Film, Producer, Director
  • Added by: Oladamats
  • Edited: Jan 16

Funke Akindele Biography, Networth & Discovery

Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele, born on August 24, 1977, is a prominent Nigerian filmmaker, actress, and director known for her role in the sitcom "I Need to Know" and the film "Jenifa," which propelled her to fame. She has received numerous accolades, including six Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy, and is recognized as the highest-grossing director in Nigerian cinema.


Akindele's career spans various genres, with successful ventures into both Yoruba and English films. She is also politically active, having been nominated as the deputy governorship candidate for Lagos State in 2023. In addition, she was appointed as the National Goodwill Ambassador for UNAIDS in Nigeria. Akindele is also a philanthropist, establishing the Jenifa Foundation to empower youth through vocational training.



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2025

Moon & Back

by: Funke Akindele
2024

Everybody Loves Christmas

by: Funke Akindele
2024

Jenfia Riddim

by: Funke Akindele
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