Akindele Bello Olufunke Ayotunde, famously known as Funke Akindele, is a Nigerian actress, model, and film producer famous for acting in the movie Jenifer. She has won several awards for her outstanding performance in Nollywood movies. Funke is one of the most beautiful and talented Nollywood actresses who keeps her fans entertained with her unique acting skills.
- Funke was born on August 24, 1977, in Ikorodu, Lagos State, in Nigeria. She is 43 years as of 2020 database records. Her birth sign is Virgo. Akindele celebrates her birthday every August 24 of each year with friends, relatives, and invited guests.
- Funke was born and raised by both parents in Ikorodu, Lagos State, in Nigeria. Her father is a retired school principal, while her mother is a medical practitioner. Funke comes from a family of three, and she is the second born. However, details about her parents and siblings, including names, age, and occupation, are not available in the public domain. We are reviewing this section, and we shall update it once facts are available. Funke holds a Nigerian nationality, citizenship, and she is of the black race.
- Funke is one of the hottest Nollywood actresses, blessed with a charming body with attractive curves. Her body measurements, including breast, waist, and hip size, are 35-28-39 inches, respectively. Funke has a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m) and weighs 124lbs (56 Kg). She wears a dress size of 2 (US) and a shoe size of 5 (US). Funke’s amazing beauty is complemented by black skin, hair, and eyes that make her unique and attractive to male fans.
- Funke acquired her education in Lagos state in Nigeria. She acquired her primary education from Grace Children School, Gbagada, before acquiring her high school education from Lagos Model College, Igbo-Kuta. Funke proceeded to acquire an Ordinary National Diploma in Mass Communication from Moshood Abiola Polytechnique, in Ogun State. Funke acquired a bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of Lagos.
- Funke is a married woman as of 2020 database records. She is married to her longtime boyfriend, fiancée, and companion Abdulrasheed Bello. She loves him and celebrates him in style. Funke was convicted in 2020 for violating Covid19 containment measures when she organized a birthday party for her lovely husband. However, she received a government pardon for the crime she pleaded guilty to.
- Akindele was once married to Adeola Kehinde Oloyede. The couple held a colorful wedding ceremony in the church on May 26, 2012, where they exchanged marital vows. This marriage, however, lasted only one year and broke out in 2013 through a divorce. The two are believed to be separated after developing a series of misunderstandings and marital issues that could not be resolved.
- The marriage between Funke and Abdulrasheed Bello was blessed with twins in 2017. She delivered the two children in Los Angeles in the United States. Akindele is a responsible mother to her lovely children. She devotes much of her time to nursing and nurturing them to be responsible people in society. However, details about her children, including names and gender, are not available in the public domain. We shall upload them once we access the facts from our reliable sources.
- Funke commenced her acting career in 1988 after she was featured in the United Nations Population Fund sitcom, I Need to Know, which was aired between 1998-2002. She gained popularity in the Nollywood industry after she was featured in the Jenifer Diaries. Funke is a talented and creative Nollywood actress blessed with unique acting skills. She is renowned for her ability to effectively interpret movie roles and fit in any character.
- Akindele has been featured in more than 150 films playing different roles. Some of her famous selected films including; Jenifer, Anointed Liar, Blood is Money, A Trip to Jamaica, Jenfa’s Diary among others
- Funke is a beautiful model that has won modeling contracts with multi-billion companies in Nigeria. In 2020, Funke is the brand ambassador for Iroko TV. She is also the brand ambassador of the giant GLO, a prestigious telecommunication company in Nigeria. These deals earn her thousands of dollars, and she is rich out of such endorsements.
- Funke is one of the highest paid Nollywood actresses in Nigeria. She is approximated to earn $35,000 for playing a movie role. Funke is one of the talented and scarce actresses in Nigeria hence the highest-paid female actor.
- Funke is one of the richest female actresses in Nigeria. She is approximated to have a net worth of 3.6 million as of 2020, including her earnings, assets, and investments. She derives her wealth from her acting career alongside investments. Funke drives expensive cars and lives in a well-furnished house with a lavish lifestyle. She is a true example and role model for upcoming actresses and young girls in Nigeria.