Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has revealed the role Dbanj played in her career. She spoke during a talk at the 2025 Media Sales Conference of the Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MIPAN) in Lagos. Akindele revealed that Dbanj contributed financial to her series “Jenifa,” when she started in 2009. …
Photo Credit: Funke Akindele/Instagram The new year is here and celebrity photos are already rolling in. The stars of “Everybody Loves Jenifa” are joining in, sending their best wishes in style. To mark the occasion, Funke Akindele—the producer and director of the comedy film, which recently crossed the #1 billion mark in 19 days—shared a stunning set of…
Funke Akindele has once again proven her dominance in Nollywood with her latest film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, smashing records to become the fastest Nollywood movie to gross over N1 billion in just 19 days. This historic milestone cements her position as Nigeria’s highest-grossing producer and director. FilmOne Entertainment took to Instagram to celebrate the achievement,…
Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has set a new benchmark in the film industry with her latest movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, becoming the first Nollywood film to generate $100,000 in diaspora sales. The movie, released on December 13, has made history with the highest opening weekend earnings for a Nollywood film outside Africa. Akindele…
For the highly anticipated premiere of Everybody Loves Jenifa, Funke Akindele stepped out in a look that exuded sophistication, grace, and a touch of whimsy—perfectly capturing her star power. Let’s break it down. Funke Akindele Her fully embellished custom gown from SOMO by Somo was a statement piece featuring intricate floral embellishments in shimmering gold…
Award-winning Nollywood actress Funke Akindele continues to make waves with her latest film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, which has achieved a sold-out status at its UK premiere, scheduled for December 20, 2024. The highly anticipated movie debuted recently to a star-studded audience, including notable celebrities and dignitaries, marking another milestone in the actress’s illustrious…
When Nollywood’s biggest stars and Lagos nightlife come together, the result is a night of glitz, glamour, and bling. The “Everybody Loves Jenifa” premiere wasn’t just another red carpet event; it was a celebration of bold fashion, unforgettable entrances, and non-stop excitement. Set to the theme “Lagos After Party,” the evening brought everything Lagos nightlife…
By Odunmorayo Oke 09 April 2024 | 7:17 pm Actress and producer Funke Akindele took to Instagram live to address backlash and accusations following the death of actress Adejumoke Aderounmu. Aderounmu’s brother, Adeola, had previously criticized Akindele online, accusing her of hypocrisy and neglect. During the live session, Akindele broke down in tears…
