Funke Akindele

Born: 1977-08-24 (age 48)
Birthplace: Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria
Occupation: Actress, Director, Producer, Politician, Realtor
Active: 1998 - Present
Spouse: Adeola Kehinde Oloyede (m. 2012; div. 2013), JJC Skillz (m. 2016; sep. 2022)
Alma Mater: Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, University of Lagos
AKA: Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde

Career Stats

Rising

Movies: 2
Lead Roles: 1
Supporting: 1
Years Active: 28yrs
Awards Won: 0
Nominated: 0

Avg Rating: 0/5
Per Year: 0.1films
Best Rated: ★0 A Tribe Called Judah

Career Overview

Funke Akindele is a Nigerian actress with 2 film credits spanning from 2023 to 2025. They average 0.1 films per year. 2023 stands out as their most prolific year. Their highest-rated title is A Tribe Called Judah (★0) . Their longest break between projects was 2 years (2023–2025). As African cinema continues to grow globally, Funke's contributions to the industry represent an important part of the continent's rich storytelling tradition.

Role Distribution

Actress×1

Producer×1

Director×1

Genre Breakdown

Comedy

Drama

Biography

Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerian filmmaker, actress, director, producer, politician , and realtor.

EARLY LIFE

Akindele was born on August 24, 1977, in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. Her mother was a medical doctor and her father was a retired school principal. She is the second of three children. She obtained an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication from the former Ogun State Polytechnic, now known as Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, and a law degree from the University of Lagos.

CAREER

Funke Akindele first gained prominence in the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)-sponsored sitcom 'I Need to Know', which aired from 1998 to 2002. Her major breakthrough came in 2008 with the movie 'Jenifa', where she played the title character, a role that earned her the nickname Jenifa. This led to a successful franchise, including the TV series 'Jenifa's Diary'. She is the CEO of Scene One Film Production and made her directorial debut with the 2019 film 'Your Excellency'. Akindele is the highest-grossing director in the Nigerian box office.

PERSONAL LIFE

Funke Akindele married Adeola Kehinde Oloyede on May 26, 2012, and they divorced in July 2013. In May 2016, she married Nigerian rapper Abdulrasheed Bello, known as JJC Skillz, in London. The couple announced their separation in June 2022. She gave birth to twin boys in December 2018.