Funke Akindele

Q: What are Funke Akindele's most successful films?

Some of her most successful films include 'Jenifa,' 'Omo Ghetto,' and 'Battle on Buka Street.'

Q: Has Funke Akindele won any awards?

Yes, Funke Akindele has won several awards, including the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in 2009.

Q: What is Funke Akindele's estimated net worth?

Funke Akindele's estimated net worth is approximately $3 million.

Q: What are some highlights of Funke Akindele's career?

Highlights of her career include starring in popular films and television series, producing content, and winning numerous awards.

Q: Is Funke Akindele involved in any philanthropic activities?

Yes, Funke Akindele is known for her philanthropic efforts, including educational and health initiatives in Nigeria.

Q: What is Funke Akindele's acting style?

Funke Akindele is known for her comedic timing and ability to connect with her audience through relatable characters.

Q: Who are Funke Akindele's parents?

Funke Akindele's parents are Abdulrasheed Akindele and Dr. Adebimpe Akindele.

Known for

Far From Home (2022)

IMDb 6 / 10

2022 / Drama

Through a scholarship to a top school, Ishaya ends up in the luxurious world of the happy few in Nigeria, but a secret threatens...

Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke (2022)

IMDb 3.3 / 10

2022 / Comedy / 112mins

The Beecroft family are ready to spend all of Chief Daddy's inheritance, but not if the CEO of his company has anything to do...

House of Ga’a (2024)

2024 / Action, Adventure / 120mins

At the height of the Oyo Empire, the ferocious Bashorun Ga'a became more powerful than the kings he enthroned, only to be undone by...

Name

Funke Akindele

Height

5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)

Born

24 February 1977, Lagos, Nigeria

Spouses

JJC Skillz (2016–2022)

Children

2 (Names not publicly disclosed)

Parents

Abdulrasheed Akindele, Dr. Adebimpe Akindele

Estimated Net Worth

$3 million

Year	Title	Character	Rating
2025	Movie Behind The Scenes Aderonke “Ronky-Fella” Faniran, a mother of two and successful real estate mogul, is loved for her generosity. But as everyone...	Adetutu Fernandez	Not rated
2025	Movie Finding Me Tinuke Phillips, a shy and self-conscious young woman, has always struggled with low self-esteem due to being mocked for not...	Unknown character	TMDB 2.5 / 10
2024	Movie Everybody Loves Jenifa Jenifa finds her world turned upside down when a new neighbor arrives, winning over the community with his seemingly charitable...	Jenifa	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2024	Movie House of Ga'a At the height of the Oyo Empire, the ferocious Bashorun Ga'a became more powerful than the kings he enthroned, only...	Ayinba	TMDB 5.6 / 10
2023	Movie A Tribe Called Judah With the help of their mother, the Judah boys plan to rob a small mall. But when they arrive, they're...	Jedidiah Judah	TMDB 9.0 / 10
2023	Movie No Way Through No Way Through follows the journey of Jolade Okeniyi, a single mother of a teenage daughter, who is trying to...	Unknown character	Not rated
2023	TV SHE Must Be Obeyed The story of Victoria's insatiable ambition to rise in the entertainment industry following her training as a personal assistant to...	Unknown character	TMDB 5.9 / 10
2022	TV Far from Home Through a scholarship to a top school, Ishaya ends up in the luxurious world of the happy few in Nigeria,...	Unknown character	TMDB 8.1 / 10
2022	Movie Battle on Buka Street After a lifetime of rivalry, two women find themselves at loggerheads once again when they set up food businesses on...	Yejide	TMDB 9.3 / 10
2021	Movie Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke The Beecroft family are ready to spend all of Chief Daddy's inheritance, but not if the CEO of his company...	Unknown character	TMDB 6.0 / 10
2021	Movie Dwindle Dwindle is a film based on the story of Sogo and Buta, two friends who hijack a car and venture...	Unknown character	Not rated
2020	Movie Omo Ghetto: The Saga Omo Ghetto (Child of the Ghetto) franchise tells the story of twin sisters leading separate lives but are reunited by...	Lefty	TMDB 4.3 / 10
2020	Movie Who's the Boss A young, overworked ad executive with an overbearing boss starts her own side hustle and invents an employer once her...	Unknown character	TMDB 3.6 / 10
2019	Movie Your Excellency A bumbling billionaire businessman and failed Presidential candidate Chief Olalekan Ajadi is very much obsessed with US President Donald Trump....	Kemi Ajadi	TMDB 4.5 / 10
2018	Movie Chief Daddy The story of billionaire industrialist Chief Beecroft, a flamboyant benefactor to a large extended family of relatives, household staff and...	Tinu Beecroft	TMDB 5.0 / 10
2018	Movie Moms at War "Moms at War" is about two mothers who live in the same neighborhood, but hate each other. One felt that...	funke akindele	TMDB 3.2 / 10
2017	Movie A Trip to Jamaica A story about the adventures of a newly engaged couple in their relatives residence outside Nigeria, and how the secrets...	Bola	TMDB 4.0 / 10
2017	Movie Isoken Everyone in the Osayande family worries about Isoken. Although she has what appears to be a perfect life - beautiful,...	Unknown character	TMDB 4.5 / 10
2014	Movie Pretty Liars 2 Two friends Cleo (Funke Akindele) and Alice (Queen Nwokoye) live a fake life in the city, they think they are...	Cleo	Not rated
2014	Movie Pretty Liars Two friends Cleo (Funke Akindele) and Alice (Queen Nwokoye) live a fake life in the city, they think they are...	Cleo	TMDB 2.0 / 10
2013	Movie The Fighter The entire community lives in fear of a quick tempered firebrand who unleashes her fury at the slightest provocation. Almost...	Monica Lewinsky	Not rated
2012	Movie Maami A poor Nigerian woman named Maami protects her young son, Kashimawo, from his father who carries a terrible secret.	Maami	TMDB 4.0 / 10
2012	Movie Okin Okin tells the story of a handsome but promiscuous man who became paralyzed after crossing a certain fetish boundary. His...	Unknown character	Not rated
2011	Movie The Return of Jenifa A razz village girl gets a second chance to go to university in Lagos. Will she pursue her talents as...	Jenifa	Not rated
2010	Movie White Hunters 2 Mercy Johnson, Funke Akindele and Ini Edo are constantly preying on the rich and wealthy... Especially expatriates and foreigners to...	Unknown character	Not rated
2010	Movie White Hunters Young women constantly looking for greener pastures in white men. The only survival plan is to get hooked to white...	Peggy	Not rated
2010	Movie Return of White Hunters A group of aspiring society ladies, after dealing with being disappointed by Nigerian men, start to obsessively prey on wealthy...	Peggy	Not rated
2009	Movie Jénífà 2 This is a film that shed light on the fake lifestyle most female undergraduates live. Jenifa is one of these...	Suliat/Jenifa	Not rated
2008	Movie Jénífà A razz village girl who has never left her community is plunged into a sophisticated new world when she goes...	Suliat/Jenifa	Not rated
2003	Movie Egg of Life A chief priestess tries to unravel the mystery behind a death.	Isioma	Not rated
2002	Movie Sharon Stone A callous playgirl suffers the consequences when her lifestyle undermined her chances with the one man that stole her heart.	Dupe	Not rated
TBA	Movie Ladies Gang In the sequel to "Ladies Men," the story twists as the ladies search for other lovers apart from their boyfriends...	Samantha	Not rated
TBA	Movie Everybody Loves Jenifer A spin-off of the beloved Jenifa franchise, Everybody Loves Jenifa follows Jenifa as she navigates fame, relationships, and personal growth....	Unknown character	Not rated

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2025	Movie Behind The Scenes Aderonke “Ronky-Fella” Faniran, a mother of two and successful real estate mogul, is loved for her generosity. But as everyone...	Director Directing	Not rated
2025	Movie Finding Me Tinuke Phillips, a shy and self-conscious young woman, has always struggled with low self-esteem due to being mocked for not...	Producer Production	TMDB 2.5 / 10
2025	Movie Finding Me Tinuke Phillips, a shy and self-conscious young woman, has always struggled with low self-esteem due to being mocked for not...	Director Directing	TMDB 2.5 / 10
2024	Movie Everybody Loves Jenifa Jenifa finds her world turned upside down when a new neighbor arrives, winning over the community with his seemingly charitable...	Director Directing	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2024	Movie Everybody Loves Jenifa Jenifa finds her world turned upside down when a new neighbor arrives, winning over the community with his seemingly charitable...	Executive Producer Production	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2024	Movie Everybody Loves Jenifa Jenifa finds her world turned upside down when a new neighbor arrives, winning over the community with his seemingly charitable...	Writer Writing	TMDB 7.5 / 10
2023	Movie A Tribe Called Judah With the help of their mother, the Judah boys plan to rob a small mall. But when they arrive, they're...	Director Directing	TMDB 9.0 / 10
2023	Movie A Tribe Called Judah With the help of their mother, the Judah boys plan to rob a small mall. But when they arrive, they're...	Producer Production	TMDB 9.0 / 10
2023	Movie A Tribe Called Judah With the help of their mother, the Judah boys plan to rob a small mall. But when they arrive, they're...	Writer Writing	TMDB 9.0 / 10
2022	Movie Battle on Buka Street After a lifetime of rivalry, two women find themselves at loggerheads once again when they set up food businesses on...	Director Directing	TMDB 9.3 / 10
2022	Movie Battle on Buka Street After a lifetime of rivalry, two women find themselves at loggerheads once again when they set up food businesses on...	Writer Writing	TMDB 9.3 / 10
2020	Movie Omo Ghetto: The Saga Omo Ghetto (Child of the Ghetto) franchise tells the story of twin sisters leading separate lives but are reunited by...	Director Directing	TMDB 4.3 / 10
2019	Movie Your Excellency A bumbling billionaire businessman and failed Presidential candidate Chief Olalekan Ajadi is very much obsessed with US President Donald Trump....	Story Writing	TMDB 4.5 / 10
2019	Movie Your Excellency A bumbling billionaire businessman and failed Presidential candidate Chief Olalekan Ajadi is very much obsessed with US President Donald Trump....	Director Directing	TMDB 4.5 / 10
2011	Movie The Return of Jenifa A razz village girl gets a second chance to go to university in Lagos. Will she pursue her talents as...	Producer Production	Not rated
2011	Movie The Return of Jenifa A razz village girl gets a second chance to go to university in Lagos. Will she pursue her talents as...	Screenplay Writing	Not rated
2009	Movie Jénífà 2 This is a film that shed light on the fake lifestyle most female undergraduates live. Jenifa is one of these...	Screenplay Writing	Not rated
2008	Movie Jénífà A razz village girl who has never left her community is plunged into a sophisticated new world when she goes...	Screenplay Writing	Not rated

Behind The Scenes

2025

Finding Me

2025 / TMDB 2.5

Everybody Loves Jenifa

2024 / TMDB 7.5

House of Ga'a

2024 / TMDB 5.6

A Tribe Called Judah

2023 / TMDB 9.0

No Way Through

2023

Got a question about Funke Akindele?

What was Funke Akindele's first film?

Funke Akindele's first film was 'I Need to Know,' which she starred in during the early 2000s.

What are Funke Akindele's most successful films?

Has Funke Akindele won any awards?

What is Funke Akindele's estimated net worth?

What are some highlights of Funke Akindele's career?

Is Funke Akindele involved in any philanthropic activities?

What is Funke Akindele's acting style?

Who are Funke Akindele's parents?