Tag: Funke Akindele

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Ayomitide AdeyinkaNovember 10, 2023

Watch: Funke Akindele Drops Trailer for the New Movie “A Tribe Called Judah”

A few days after announcing the launch of her new brand, The Funke Akindele Network (FAAN), the veteran actress and ...

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Ayomitide AdeyinkaNovember 8, 2023

Funke Akindele Launches New Brand, Announces Date for Upcoming Film

Veteran actress, politician, filmmaker, and businesswoman Funke Akindele recently announced the launch of her new media firm, ‘The Funke Akindele ...

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YNaijaSeptember 22, 2023

Funke Akindele’s Drama Series “She Must Be Obeyed” Set to Launch on Prime Video 

Funke Akindele is set to take the spotlight in the five-part mini drama series, “She Must Be Obeyed” set to ...

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YNaijaAugust 7, 2023

Filmmakers Funke Akindele and Kemi Adetiba Gear Up for New Movie Productions

In a triumphant return to the cinematic stage, acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele graces the limelight with her latest movie ...

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YNaijaJune 17, 2023

Have You Watched Battle on Buka Street? Nigerians Can’t Stop Praising This Record-Breaking Film!

Nigeria’s highest-grossing film, “Battle on Buka Street,” has recently made its way onto Prime Video after concluding its successful theatrical ...

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YNaijaMarch 21, 2023

I don’t regret taking the huge step of running for office – Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele, the Peoples Democratic Party’s Deputy Governorship Candidate in Lagos State, has said that she has no regrets about ...

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YNaijaMarch 6, 2023

Amidst colleagues’ indifference, Funke Akindele acknowledges Ruth Kadiri’s endorsement

Funke Akindele, the well-known Nollywood actress and current politician, recently expressed her appreciation towards fellow actress Ruth Kadiri for showing ...

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YNaijaFebruary 18, 2023

Funke Akindele’s ‘Battle on Buka Street’ becomes Nollywood’s highest-earning film ever, grossing N640M

Funke Akindele’s ‘Battle on Buka Street’ has set a new record. After barely nine weeks in theaters, the comedy-drama has ...

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YNaijaJanuary 27, 2023

Funke Akindele’s colleagues not supporting her, could it be envy? – Austin Faani

Austin Faani, a director and Chacha Eke’s spouse, has questioned why actresses are supposedly not campaigning for Funke Akindele. Akindele ...

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YNaijaJanuary 25, 2023

Atiku did not ask me to campaign for him – Wike; Peter Obi attacked after rally in Katsina | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Atiku ...

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YNaijaJanuary 19, 2023

I have returned to Islam and found peace – JJC Skills

JJC Skillz, a popular Nigerian musician, and actor, claims he has switched religions, converting from Christianity to Islam. In a ...

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YNaijaJanuary 6, 2023

Funke Akindele’s Battle on Buka Street grosses over N27 million within four days in the United States

Filmmaker Funke Akindele’s latest effort, “Battle on Buka Street,” has taken a major step forward less than two weeks after ...

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YNaija TodayJuly 12, 2022

Funke Akindele emerges as PDP’s Deputy Gubernatorial candidate

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has been named the Peoples Democratic Party deputy governorship candidate of Lagos State. The actress confirmed ...

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YNaija TodayJuly 7, 2022

2023 won’t be based on ‘my turn’, ethnicity, religion — Peter Obi; Funke Akindele might be Lagos PDP’s deputy governorship candidate

2023 won’t be based on ‘my turn’, ethnicity, religion — Peter Obi Alleged Fraud: Ebonyi PDP suspends deputy chair, legal ...

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Chinedu OkaforAugust 25, 2021

“I almost passed out.” Funke Akindele discusses producing highest-grossing movie Omo Ghetto, work ethic and her plans for the future #WithChude

Going from being arraigned for breaking the COVID-19 precautionary rule to becoming the highest-grossing actress, producer and director, Funke Akindele ...

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Chinedu OkaforAugust 3, 2021

#YNaijaMedia100: Ebuka, Funke Akindele, Erica, Ikorodu Bois | See 100 Most Influential People in Media

It is interesting to note just how much the choices we believe to have come from free will were in ...

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Culture Intelligence from REDJanuary 12, 2021

Give the money to Funke! How the numbers show Nigeria’s entertainment industry is ready for big money

Despite the pandemic. Nigeria’s entertainment industry is making money. It is time to give it more!

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Op-Ed EditorSeptember 21, 2020

Netflix partners with Inkblot Productions to produce untitled YA series

Since Netflix announced its partnership with INKBLOT productions to create a yet to be titled drama series today, many questions ...

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Chinedu OkaforJuly 8, 2020

Fans ignite ‘battle of the best’ between Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham

Nigeria for the longest time has battled with the idea of inclusion. In almost any industry, there is an imbalance ...

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Toluwanimi OnakoyaJune 29, 2020

Funke Akindele is trending again and here’s the tea

A turbulent wave of accusations appear to keep crashing down on popular Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele’s doorstep. In what seems ...

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Michael IsaacMay 11, 2020

Will ’81 in Lagos’ and call for Wike’s ‘Lockdown Republic,’ make Lagosians finally get it?

As much as many Lagosians have stuck to staying indoors and practicing social distancing, a few others still feel like ...

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Ado AminuApril 9, 2020

Burna Boy: Very loud and very wrong, but we know why

By now, the name Burna Boy is almost synonymous with everything over-the-top; especially in speech. That is if you are ...

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Ado AminuApril 6, 2020

Funke Akindele: Did the Lagos Government shoot itself with this trial?

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has been to court and sentenced for the misdemeanor charge of breaking social distancing guidelines by ...

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EditorApril 6, 2020

Social media will cost a lot of Nigerian celebrities their careers

Last weekend, ambassador of Dettol Nigeria and spokesperson of the National Centre for Disease Control, Funke Akindele hosted a birthday ...

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Op-Ed EditorApril 6, 2020

Is Funke Akindele’s apology enough? 5 Things that Should Matter Today

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control NCDC and Dettol Nigeria, have both reacted after the Lagos state police command yesterday ...

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Bernard DayoAugust 6, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Funke Akindele’s directorial debut ”Your Excellency” is a political comedy driven by social media

Funke Akindele will make her directorial debut in collaboration with EbonyLife Films, a political comedy titled Your Excellency and driven ...

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Bernard DayoApril 4, 2019

Funke Akindele’s new YouTube channel is already the best thing on the internet

Funke Akindele doesn’t need any introduction. Like most celebrities in the entertainment industry, social media has given them the opportunity ...

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Bernard DayoFebruary 12, 2019

Jubilate, fans of ‘Jenifa’s Diary,’ the show has now been renewed for a fifteenth season

The long-surviving comedy series Jenifa’s Diary has been renewed for a fifteen season which will be out soon, and this ...

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SponsorJanuary 22, 2019

Atiku Abubakar named DAAR awards ‘Man of the year’

As Tuface Idibia, Alibaba, Dele Momodu and ‘Zebrudaya’ are duly recognized for their lifetime contributions to music, media and nollywood ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiDecember 24, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Avengers directors having difficulty editing down Endgame from 3 hours; Disney hit by petition to ban ‘Hakuna Matata’ in Lion King | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still ...

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