by Tolu Orekoya The wedding had everything; a stunning bride, a happily stunned-looking groom, celebrity guests and a wedding dress to die for. Funke Akindele’s wedding day was a day of celebration and should have been perfect, and it was for the most part (see pictures here and here) … Except for all those people trooping around in the background. Maybe... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Nollywood star, Funke Akindele a.k.a. ‘The Boss Lady’ graced the cover of Y! Magazine, Issue 7, our first edition of 2012. She talked to us on just about everything: work, her fans, Jenifa, and of course, marriage and relationships. We republish (below) excerpt from that interview where she also talked about motherhood. And below that, we’ve put... Read More
Cool as ice and twice as stylish, Ohimai Atafo was the creative mind behind Funke Akindele’s one-of-kind sleeveless wedding dress. A three-day marathon from idea to first fitting, the stunning outfit on her wedding day was well worth it as the actress glowed in her dress. Ohimai Atafo, the designer and owner of Weddings by MAI (Mai Atafo Inspired) is also the... Read More
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Today was the big day for Nollywood star Funke Akindele who tied the knot. We have our first sets of pictures. More to follow shortly. Isn’t she lovely!
First, she stepped out with her fiancé. Now, friends and family of Funke Akindele gathered at her home for the ceremony. Up next is the engagement ceremony this Saturday. Watch this space.
by Hauwa Gambo Oh we totally love (well, what could we have said?)! It’s an edgy and sexy Funke Akindele on the cover of the influential pop culture brand Y! Magazine. The actress holds centre stage for the magazine’s 7th edition as it profiles the most exciting ideas across Nigeria — in technology, business, education, fashion,... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche … the overall experience is a superior one. It packs an emotional punch and you might just find yourself shedding a tear or two. Director cum cinematographer, Tunde Kelani has brought us some of the most beloved Nollywood films on the DVD/VCD format via his Mainframe productions (‘Thunderbolt’, ‘Oleku’). The films, made mostly in the... Read More
Seyi Lawal Great times for cross-over actress, Funke Akindele and Olasco films, marketers of the film, ‘The Return of Jenifa.’ According to a press statement issued by BigSam media, publicists for Ms Akindele, the sequel to 2009’s mega hit, ‘Jenifa’ has sold an impressive 100,000 copies in just over 48hours of release. These staggering numbers have prompted pundits to predict ‘TROJ’... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche AMAA winner, Funke Akindele stars opposite Nigerian hottie Joseph Benjamin in ‘Married but Living Single’, a drama directed by Tunde Olaoye about the dysfunction that creeps into a family when one spouse is married to their job. Kate (Akindele) is a hardworking mum and wife who places her job above her family. She is so engrossed with... Read More
By Wilfred Okiche Great news for fans and lovers of Jenifa. ‘The Return of Jenifa’, the highly successful sequel to the 2009 blockbuster is now available on DVD copies nationwide. ‘TROJ’ smashed box-office records that during its cinema run, it quickly became the fastest grossing Nollywood movie, doing a respectable N10million in its first week. It then held on... Read More
by Seyi Lawal ‘Maami’, the new feature film directed by ace cinematographer, Tunde Kelani for his Mainframe film and television production is currently playing in cinemas. The much anticipated film stars Nollywood’s biggest crossover success, Funke Akindele, former AMBO winner, Wole Ojo and former beauty queen, Tamilore Kuboye. Music sensations Yinka Davies and Fatai Rolling... Read More
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