Funke Akindele
Who is Funke Akindele?
Funke Akindele is one of Nigeria’s biggest box-office forces, from Jenifa comedy franchises to record-breaking theatrical runs. She defines contemporary commercial Nollywood stardom.
Key Accolades & Awards
- Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards wins
- Record Nigerian box-office comedies
- Major Nollywood producing credits
Did You Know?
The Jenifa franchise made Akindele a household Nigerian comedy star and later box-office titan.
African television and film award circuits more than European arthouse festivals.
English- and Yoruba-language Nigerian film and television.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Daddy | 2018 | Tinu Beecroft | Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) | — |
| The Fighter | 2013 | Monica Lewinsky | Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) | — |
| Dwindle | 2021 | — | Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) | — |
| White Hunters | 2010 | Peggy | Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) | — |
| Behind The Scenes | 2025 | Adetutu Fernandez | Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) | — |
| House of Ga'a | 2024 | Ayinba | Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) | — |
| Ladies Gang | — | Samantha | Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) | — |
| Pretty Liars | 2014 | Cleo | Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) | — |
| Maami | 2012 | Maami | Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) | — |
| Jénífà 2 | 2009 | Suliat/Jenifa | Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) | — |
| Okin | 2012 | — | Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) | — |
| A Trip to Jamaica | 2017 | Bola | Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) | — |