Nollywood actor and comedian Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has retracted his earlier statement regarding his compensation from actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele.

Initially, Lande claimed he was paid ₦90,000 for a month’s work on Akindele’s project.

However, he has now clarified that the actual amount was ₦190,000.

In a video message released on Friday, Lande prostrated to beg Akindele as he explained that his previous statement was the result of a poorly edited video.

Speaking in Yoruba, he pleaded with Akindele for forgiveness, emphasizing that it was never his intention to defame her.

“Funke Akindele gave me ₦190,000, not ₦90,000. Please help me beg Aunty Funke. The video was cut and joined, which led to the mistake. People only shared the part where I misspoke and not where I corrected myself. Please, forgive me. I don’t want to go to jail,” he implored.

Lande further explained that after he left the movie location, Akindele reached out to him to understand his reasons. Upon informing her about the payment, she expressed surprise and offered to adjust his compensation to a daily wage.

This clarification comes after significant backlash from the public following his initial claim.

Lande reiterated that he did not intend to tarnish Akindele’s reputation and expressed regret over the confusion caused by his earlier statement.

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Controversial Nollywood actor and comedian, Ijoba Lande, has spoken out about his time working with renowned filmmaker, Funke Akindele, revealing that he was given a paltry sum after spending a month on set.

Lande, who recently drew public attention over allegations of infidelity involving his wife and fellow Nollywood actors, made the disclosure in a circulating video.

He stated that the film shoot took place at Amen Estate and mentioned that he was using a white Lexus 350 at the time.

“There was a time Funke Akindele invited me for a movie project at Amen Estate; we worked for one month,” he recalled.

He revealed he received ₦90,000 for his involvement. He called on aspiring actors to beware of idolizing industry veterans to the extent they would not demand standard pay.

“My advice to upcoming actors is to never see any top actor as a god. I’ve learned from my experience,” he said.

Lande added that moving forward, he ensures his payment terms are clear before joining any film production, drawing from what he described as a hard lesson.

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Award-winning actress ad movie producer Funke Akindele and singer Falz have been creating a buzz on social media with their undeniable chemistry, leaving fans and celebrities speculating about a possible romantic relationship.

It all started during the premiere of Funke’s much-anticipated movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, where the duo set the internet ablaze with their playful energy.

In a viral video from the after-party, Funke and Falz were seen getting cosy for the camera and engaging in a spirited dance-off on stage, further fueling rumours of a connection.

Adding to the speculation, Funke later shared a heartwarming photo of herself and Falz on Instagram, accompanied by several love emojis.

Falz swiftly joined the buzz by posting an intimate picture of the pair locked in a warm embrace, nearly sharing a kiss.The posts have sent fans and followers into a frenzy, with many flooding the comment sections with playful and excited reactions

Reactions trailing Funke Akindele and Falz loved-up photos

BBNaija Vee Iye wrote: “Shippers! What should we name ourselves?”

iamiyiola___ said: “Make una kuku marry ooo😍🔥 E be like wiz and jada😌✌️🥰.”

Dr Hannah Lisa added: “Wives of Falz association, are you okay?”

Komola Febisola reacted: “You people wanna scatter the net?”

Henna Girl Ng noted: “Aw. Una love sweet and it’s beautiful.”

Call me.Samorano stated: “Maybe there’s something there. I know there’s something”.

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Famous actress, Funke Akindele, has responded to allegations that she abandoned her former cast member, Jumoke Aderounmu.

The late Jumoke died on April 6 at the age of 40 and was popular for her role in Jenifa’s diary series produced and directed by Funke.

As the news of her death broke on social media on Friday, fans and colleagues in the industry took to social media to mourn her.

Funke also mourned her, expressing her shock at the demise of the young actress.

Hours later, Jumoke’s brother took to social media to throw subliminal shots at Funke, insinuating she abandoned his sister in her time of need but was quick to come online to mourn her.

His post elicited mixed reactions from Nigerians. While some argued that he should not feel entitled to Funke’s money and help, others attacked the actress and even wished death on her loved ones.

Reacting to the backlash she has received, Funke in a live IG session this afternoon denied having any knowledge that Jumoke was going through a hard time.

She mentioned that she contacted another actor, Jide Awobona, who was close to late Jumoke and asked after her from him and that the said Jide later got back to her saying Jumoke said she needed people to call her for jobs which she, Funke, promised to do whenever there was an opening.

“Someone made a comment on my page just now that I will bury my children. What have I done wrong? The late Jumoke Aderounmu, I met her years ago as an actress, gave her sole roles. She featured in Jenifa’s diary and Industreet and that was it. She acted her role, got paid and left.

From the blues, I just messaged Jide Awobona because himself and Jumoke were close and I asked of her and he said she is okay. I then told him to call her and ask after her and he got back to me saying all she wanted is for people to be calling her for jobs. I said fine we will call her for jobs”

The mum of two said she was alerted by one Pascal of the post the late Jumoke’s brother did claiming his late sister was abandoned.

‘’I know he is grieving. It is not easy to lose someone. I have lost my mum. Nobody knows what I went through. I went through a lot. I was depressed losing my mum. I reached out to the guy. I said ‘I am so sorry you lost your sister I feel your pain Nobody told me that your sister was sick. Pascaline did not tell me anything. I don’t turn deaf ears to people that are in need.”

She said she likes to help but do not like to publicize it.

“I had to do this as it has to do with somebody’s life. Personally, you do not know what I am going through. I work hard round the clock. I don’t beef any film-maker. Do not forget I have got my trying moments too. During Covid, remember. My mum passed on, went into politics I was backlashed, Marriage. Somebody now said you will lose your children. I think that is too much.

I had to do this live video because it has to do with Jumoke. May her soul rest in perfect peace, I tried, Jide can testify”

See the video here.

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Celebrated Nollywood actress Funke Akindele last night responded to an X user who asked her to go and remarry as she is getting older.

The actress who has been married twice, spotted the comment and referred to the X user as a ‘wedding planner’.

See their exchange below.

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Veteran Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has responded to a lengthy apology from her junior colleague, Juliana Olayode following their 6 years fallout.

Juliana had apologized privately and publicly to the mother of twins while elaborating on what caused their separation despite how they made epic memories on ‘Jenifa’s Diary show.

She stated that the overwhelming influence of fame and having the wrong manager fueled her attitude towards the actress; which caused their fallout.

Juliana wrote:

“As a teenager, my career in the mainstream entertainment industry started where many people who have put in years of hard work could only dream of, how could a neophyte even start from the mainstream, if not for a miracle?

In my own case, the mercy of God and unmerited favour was evident, I broke into the industry by playing a friend and co lead with a screen goddess who had put in decades of hard work and unprecedented creativity even as at that time.

God used Aunty Funke Akindele @funkejenifaakindele to put me into the limelight. It was a shocker for me, especially at that tender age, when I had barely left secondary school, the kind of fame I earned from playing Toyosi in Jenifa’s Diary was too enormous for my understanding.

However, the lack of industry nitty gritty started manifesting in me, coupled with the fact that I had a guardian (manager) who didn’t understand how the entertainment industry works, and I believed anything he feels and says.

My guardian sent an email to Scene One TV, the producers of the Sitcom, which entire content I wasn’t aware of until recently.

The story of my goofs at the take off of my career cannot be exhausted in a million words. I want to use this opportunity to apologize to Aunty Funke Akindele, ọmọdé ò lè mọ ẹ̀kọ́ jẹ, kó má ra lọ́wọ́. I am incredibly sorry for how I hurt you and how the email that was sent hurt you.

Please forgive me for my childish mistakes of the past, I am deeply sorry for everything.

I love you eternally Aunty Funke.

NB: I just feel the burden to make this official, it’s not an attempt for people to help me beg her, I have met Aunty Funke, she has forgiven me, she hugged me, prayed for me, cooked for me like she used to in those good old days, Jollof rice elemi meji, fried rice and sweet chicken.(lol)

I am her baby forever. She is such a sweet soul. The good days are back and you should probably anticipate. I love you all, thank you.”

In reply, Funke Akindele acknowledged her apology while emphasizing how much she has missed Juliana Olayode.

“My Juliana. I miss you. I will bite you. omo mi. I love you. See you soon,” she wrote.

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Nollywood actress Funke Akindele‘s estranged husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, popularly known as JJC Skillz, has allegedly remarried secretly in Kano State.

According to a report by blogger Tosin Silverdam, JJC Skillz married a woman from Ebira in Kogi State.

The marriage was however contracted in Kano.

A viral photo showed the couple’s alleged wedding invitation card which revealed that the wedding had taken place on the 10th of February, 2023.

A video of his new bride on their wedding day was also shared, but none of the groom was seen. He was said to have forbidden anyone from taking his pictures.

The report has attracted online reactions, with many commenting that that it was too soon after his separation from his wife, Funke Akindele.

One of the commenters with the handle, @tiana_hairport_and_more wrote: “Wow so fast, if na woman do this now we no go hear word.”

@_bettygotbetter wrote: “Why do they get married that quickly? Like I mean why do divorce people jump to another marriage that quickly.”

@jiddahkhan added: “JJ has been in Abuja for a while now, that means it is confirmed.”

@queen_deb_orville commented: “Shows he was cheating so much.. Una see say under one year this man don marry another woman without even making amends for his previous marriage if truly he was the saint. Una wey dey wait for 3/4 yrs before man date una shey una dey see am??? Under how many months the man don meet woman love am marry am.”

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The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Jide Sanwo-Olu has commiserated with the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Ms Funke Akindele, over the death of her beloved mother, Dr. RB Adebanjo-Akindele.

Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday said it is often hard to find the right words at a time like this for someone who has lost a beloved person, noting that losing mothers is one of the deepest sorrows for man.

The Governor prayed for peace, comfort, courage and love for Funke, his immediate siblings, the Adebanjo and Akindele families as they go through a most difficult period of mourning of the dead.

“My heart goes out to Funke, friends of the Adebanjo and Akindele families on the demise of their daughter, mother and grandmother, Dr. RB Adebanjo-Akindele who answered the ultimate call today, Tuesday 7th of February, 2023.

“Death of loved ones, whenever it happens, is usually a very painful episode but we must be consoled by the good life lived by the deceased person. We should relish in the beautiful memories the dead left behind for us,” he said.

“On behalf of my family and the good people of Lagos State, I hereby express my heartfelt condolences to the entire families and friends of Adebanjo and Akindele.

May God grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and the families the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss”, the governor said.

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Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has told his supporters that it is insulting to mention the name of superstar actress and Peoples Democratic Party Lagos Deputy Governorship candidate, Funke Akindele, in his presence.

Tinubu was addressing party members at a political gathering on Wednesday, November 2.

A band of female praise singers interrupted his speech with a political song in Yoruba:

“Who is called Funke Akindele? She is an ant beside Sanwo-Olu of Lagos,” they sang.

Tinubu responded that they should not remember to mention such a name where they are gathered. He added that it is an insult for such a name to be brought up at all. It is disrespectful, he said.

He then gave a proverb to illustrate that Akindele has no political gravitas to be reckoned with in Lagos State.

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Singer, JJC Skillz is celebrating his estranged wife, Funke Akindele as she turns 45 today.

Sharing a montage of some of the actress’ memorable moments, JJC also prayed for the kids they both share.

He wrote: “Happy birthday my darling mama ibeji @funkejenifaakindele I pray our children embody the goodness of God and be a blessing to generations. Today is your day, celebrate and live to the fullest. Long life and prosperity.”

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