Happy Birthday to Nollywood mega star actor/producer, Funke Akindele as she turned 36 today. Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde (popularly known as Funke Akindele, born August 24, 1976 in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian actress. In 2009 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Bracelets, flowers and chocolate ... Aren't enough for a soul as true as you... You've been my pillar of strength ... And my life's magnificent view ... May you have many more bright days ahead ... In your birthday cake, I want to dedicate one slice to love, one slice to courage, one slice to determination, one slice to happiness, one slice to success, one slice to peace of mind and one slice to fortune. My all these slices come together to form a life for you which is sweeter than any cake in this world ... Happy Birthday to the one and only JENIFA KAN ... LAGOS KAN!
Akindele worked in television before switching to cinema, becoming known for her starring role in the family-oriented Nigerian television show I Need to Know. Akindele's qualifications include an OND in Mass Communication from the Ogun State Polytechnic and a law degree from the University of Lagos.
After acting in over 50 major films over a 10 year period, Funke Akindele shot to international mega-stardom with the blockbuster movie 'JENIFA' and has not looked back since that time. Funke has since the 'JENIFA' phenomenon gone on to win many laurels and awards in recognition of her body of work in developing the movie industry in Nigeria.
Funke
Akindele recently proved why she is the hottest actress in Nigeria
right now with the release of her new mega blockbuster album titled OMO
GHETTO.The Glo and the youths ambassador got married to her beloved husband, Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede in a high society wedding in Lagos on May 24th 2012. And She is the first Nigerian actress to Carry the Olympic Torch in Birmingham UK for the stipulated 300 meters on July 1, 2012.
Apart from being a superb actress, Funke Akindele is also a gifted Producer and Director with major award winning movies to her credit including 'Taiwo Taiwo', 'Apaadi', 'Jenifa',
'Maku', 'Agbefo' and 'Ekuro'.
Best Actress, 2009 (AMAA), Best Actress 2008&2009 (City People), Future Awards, 2009, Hottest Movie Personality (City People), Best Actress, 2008 (Naija Community, Canada), Best Supporting Actress, 2007 (Afro Hollywood Awards) Still counting ...
Full Name: Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde
Place of Birth: Ikorodu, Lagos state, Nigeria
Date of Birth: August 24, 1976
Marriage status: Married to Alhaji Kehinde Almaroof
Education: OND in Mass Communication from Ogun State Polytechnic and a degree in Law from the University of Lagos
Languages: English, Yoruba
Hobbies: Singing
Occupation: Actress, Producer
Awards: Still Counting!
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