Nollywood star and politician, Funke Akindele, has opened up about the emotional and psychological toll of recent events in her life, revealing that she nearly broke down completely following a series of personal and professional setbacks.
The actress detailed how the death of her mother, the collapse of her marriage to Abdulrasheed Bello (popularly known as JJC Skillz), and her defeat in the 2023 elections left her deeply depressed.
“I do not like to mourn. I remember when my mom passed on; I just wanted to get out of it quickly. I like to get out of situations quickly. I do not allow myself to break down, and it affected me after my mom’s death. And I almost died.”
Funke Akindele
She also addressed her ongoing struggles as a single mother, alleging that her estranged husband has failed to take responsibility for their twin boys, born in 2018.
“I lost my mum, my marriage fell apart, I lost in politics, I have to get back to work, I have to earn a living. I have children I’m raising alone, and you are stressing me.”
Funke Akindele
Recall that Akindele and JJC Skillz were married in 2016 and ended their union in 2022. The music producer announced their separation in a post on Instagram.
However, Funke Akindele’s recent comments suggest that the issues concerning co-parenting remain unresolved.
She recounted a moment when online criticism pushed her to the edge.
“My heart was aching, and something happened online. For the first time, I took my phone, I went live on social media, and I’m like, you all should leave me alone. Do I know this person? No, this person came to act in my movie, got paid, and left. Why are you accusing me of something I didn’t do wrong?”
Funke Akindele
Funke Akindele also quizzed social media users if they knew what she was going through. “So, for the first time, I cried. I broke down for weeks,” she added.
Funke Akindele Reveals Who She’d Call If Scammed
The Nollywood actress and filmmaker is singing the praises of her colleague, Dakore Akande.
Taking to her Instagram page, she revealed that if she ever got scammed, she wouldn’t think twice before calling Dakore Akande because she is sure she would bring battalions from the street to fight for her.
“I won’t think twice before calling @dakoreea o!!!! Bring those your battalions. She go run them street. My darling sis @dakoreea, you delivered a wonderful performance in ‘Finding Me’. Thank you for joining me on this journey.”
Funke Akindele
In the comment section, Dakore expressed her honor of working with Funke. “It was a joy to play Aunty Ibere, my dear sis,” she said.
A few days back, Funke Akindele shared motivational words as she sent a message to young creatives. She admitted that her journey to success wasn’t always pretty, but it was worth it.
Funke expressed how proud she was that she came from a place of hustle and hard work and advice to her junior colleagues.
She also touched on her approach to handling success and setbacks. Despite her numerous achievements—including four consecutive years dominating the Nigerian box office—she remains grounded and focused, never allowing current successes to distract her from her ongoing work.
While acknowledging the role of spirituality in her journey, she highlighted that self-awareness and originality have been key drivers in her continuous progress.
Additionally, Funke Akindele shared insights into her coping mechanisms, noting that she does not let grief or personal problems hinder her professional endeavors.
Instead, she channels her emotions constructively, ensuring that personal challenges do not derail her career momentum.
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