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Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz unfollow each other on IG, weeks after his alleged new marriage

It seems all isn’t well between Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele and her ex-husband, JJC Skillz as the former couple have unfollowed each other on Instagram.

A check on their respective pages and noticed that the parents of two are no longer following each other.

Though the time of unfollowing isn’t clearly known but many feel its due to JJC Skillz’s alleged new marriage.

JJC Skillz had allegedly gotten married to an Ebira woman, identified as Falilat Raji.

Reports claimed that the private wedding was held on the 10th of February, 2023, in Kano state, and had only family and friends in attendance.

Also, a wedding invitation surfaced online, which had the singer’s name and that of his reported new wife on it.

In a follow up post, photos on social media captured the singer and movie producer in an event with his alleged Ebira wife.

The photo captured the beautiful alleged wife, JJC Skillz, flanked by some close associates.

Although these photos are yet to be confirmed by JJC Skillz and the lady’s family, netizens took to the comment section to bash JJC Skillz for moving on so quickly from his ex, Funke Akindele.

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Governorship Election: Funke Akindele Loses Her Polling Unit To APC’s Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Funke Akindele, the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost her polling unit 019, Ita Aro square, Àga/Ijimu ward in Ikorodu, Lagos State to the incumbent governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to the results collated from the polling unit, PDP secured a total of 19 votes while APC scored 77 votes. Labour Party polled 3 votes.

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You have my vote – Ruth Kadiri throws weight behind Funke Akindele

Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has thrown her weight behind her colleague actress Funke Akindele as the Gubernatorial elections approach.

Funke Akindele has been working tirelessly toward her campaign for the elections. She has been spotted on different occasions at the Celestial Headquarters of Christ ahead of the General elections to worship and also to campaign.

Actress Ruth Kadiri has taken to her page to share Funke Akindele’s photo rooting for her. Ruth Kadiri has listed some attributes about Funke Akindele and why she will vote for her.

It’s election season! And @funkejenifaakindele is my candidate.
Reasons been.
You’re hardworking
You’re smart
You’re tough
You’re emotional
Above all you’re disciplined.
You dare to tread where others won’t fly.
You’re a risk taker.
I know you’re a filmmaker. I trust you will do a good job
YOU HAVE MY VOTE❤️👏👏👏”.

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Thugs chase Funke Akindele out of Lagos Market.

According to reports, Funke Akindele, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate for governor of Lagos state, was chased out of the Ketu fruit market.

Funke Akindele

According to reports, Funke Akindele was harassed and chased out of the Ketu fruit market by some hoodlums where she went to campaign ahead of the election.

Reacting to the incident that happened yesterday, the PDP governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran popularly known as Jandor during a meeting with the chief IImam of Ketu Central Mosque, condemned the act and disclosed that his team members were stabbed during the attack.

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Jandor also confirmed that Akindele left the campaign train while the team continued to move around the streets in the council.

Jandor further disclosed that a member of his security team was stabbed while others including journalists were injured during the attack.

His words:

“What is happening we do not want it again. It is not good for democracy, but despite the attacks, we are moving and still motivated to rescue our people.

I know it is only God that can give and take, if God gives you no one can take.”

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I had to forgive someone who wasn’t sorry –JJC Skillz

JJC Skillz, the ex-husband of Nollywood actress Funke Akindele, has shared a cryptic post about forgiving someone who was not remorseful.

JJ SKILLZ

It’s no secret that the rapper’s marriage to the actress turned politician is currently in shambles, with both parties having divorced. However, JJC Skillz’s cryptic post sparked some online reactions.

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In his post, he thanked God for giving him the ability to freely forgive.

He wrote:

I never knew how strong I was until I had to forgive someone who wasn’t sorry, and accepts an apology I never received”

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Funke Akindele storms Celestial Headquarters ahead of the General Elections.

Funke Akindele, a Nollywood actress turned politician, stormed Christ’s Celestial Headquarters ahead of the General Elections.

Funke Akindele, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Deputy Governor of Lagos State, posted on her page about her worship experience at the Celestial Headquarters of Christ, Ibukun-Olu Parish Aleke Circuit Headquarters in Ikorodu.

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While speaking at the church, she stated that although she did not come to campaign, she accuses everyone that when elected alongside her flag-bearer, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, they will rule with the fear of God to alleviate the suffering of the masses.

Today; I am very happy and want to thank God for the successes achieved in life. I did not come here today for campaign, but to thank God and worship with you as family and members of CCC. Just help me thank God and pray for me not to experience challenges that will be more than my capacity, she said.

Funke Akindele promised to build more health facilities and also increase the number of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to improve health services in the State.

It is high time people should allow another government to take over and solve the current hardship in Lagos. We have different programs ranging from free education to women empowerment and so on. What you need now is to start to canvass for votes so that we can win the election.

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‘Battle on Buka Street,’ directed by Funke Akindele, breaks 2022 cinema records.

Nollywood actress and film producer Funke Akindele’s film ‘Battle on Buka Street’ breaks cinema records in 2022.

Funke Akindele has been trending for days since the film “Battle on Buka Street” premiered a few days ago. According to reports, the film has received over 135 million views and has topped the charts.

The movie is said to have become the first Nollywood film with the highest number of views in one day – 26th December 2022.

Announcing the success of the movie, Funke Akindele wrote; “Buka on Battle street hits N135 million, the biggest single day for a Nollywood film in 2022 – 26m on 25/12/2022. Thank you, everyone!!! Work hard! Pray hard! Stay positive!!! Iyanu ma sele!!”

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Baby mother of JJC Skillz criticizes Funke Akindele and exhorts Nigerians to wake up.

Funke Akindele, a well-known Nollywood actress who later entered politics, takes a subtle jab from Mella, the mother of her ex-child. husband’s

As may be recalled, Benito, Mella’s son, did a number on the family by disclosing the majority of their affairs, including revealing the identities of the actress’ twins, prior to the breakdown of Funke Akindele’s marriage.

Mella recently made fun of Funke in an Instagram story post for deceiving Nigerians with her good intentions in order to advance her political career as the deputy governorship candidate despite being the complete antithesis of what she stands for.

“Imagine being so full of yourself that you preach goodness and kindness and then shit on everyone. Wake up people!” she wrote.

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“Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses.”- Funke Akindele.

Some hours after the Nollywood actress and Polictician aspiring for the Deputy Governor of Lagos State stormed a Celestial Church in Lagos, she went on her verified Instagram page and spoke about reputation and character. 

She shared and story on her Instagram page from Roy T. Bennet to show that she’s more focused on her strengths rather than her weaknesses. 

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Oga Sabinus, Funke Akindele, Ramsey Noah,Odunlade Adekola,Osas Ighodaro win big at the 2022 AMVCA , see full winners list

The 8th edition of the Africa Magic viewers choice award was held in grand style on 14th May 2022 at Eko Hotel and suites, Vicotira Island Lagos, Nigeria. Several movie stars graced the award show from all over Africa as they came together for the biggest movies award in the continent.

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amvca

The award show was anchored by Ik Osakioduwa and Bonang Matheba.

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ik and bonaneg

Mavin star Rema and Legendary Lagbaja surprised the fans when they showed up on th sage together to thrill the guests with a great performance.

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rema and lagbaja

Here is the winners List

The winners, for Best Sound Editor, are:

Jim Lively & James Nelson with the movie, Amina

Best Picture Editor

Tunde Apalowo – For Maria Ebun Pataki

Best Writer (Movie/TV Series)

Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia, Biodun Stephen – Introducing The Kujus

Best Cinematographer

The Ahanna Story  Muhammed Atta Ahmed – Rattlesnake

Best Makeup

Balogun Abiodun – Omo Ghetto (The Saga)

Best Costume Designer (Movie/TV Series)

Millicent T. Jack – Amina

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Swahili)

Freddy Feruzi – Obambo

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Hausa)

Rogers Ofime – Voiceless

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Yoruba)

David Akande, Demola Yusuf, Edgard Leroy – Alasie

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Igbo)

Uche Nnanna Maduka – Nne-Ka

Best Television Series (Drama/ Comedy)

The Mystic River – Rogers Ofime

Best Documentary

If Objects Could Speak – Saitabao Kaiyare, Mumo Liku, Elena Schilling, Daniella Fritz, Ann Katrina Boberg

Best Online Social Content Creator

Mr Funny – Oga Sabinus

Best Short Film Or Online Video

I Am The Prostitute Mama Described – Taiwo Ogunnimo

Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV Series)

Osas Ighodaro – Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story

Best Movie (Southern Africa)

Dantagos Jimmy-Melani – Hairareb

Best Movie (East Africa)

The Girl In The Yellow Jumper – Morocco Omari

Best Movie (West Africa)

Bolanle Austen-Peters & Joseph Umoibom – Collision Course

Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series)

Pascal Aka & Raquel – Gold Coast Lounge

Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series)

Omowunmi Dada  – Country Hard

Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series)

Odunlade Adekola – Jankariwo

Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series

The Johnsons – Rogers Ofime

Best Actress in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series)

Funke Akindele – Omo Ghetto (The Saga)

Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series)

Broda Shaggi/Samuel Perry – Dwindle

Best Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV Series)

Stan Nze – Rattlesnake

Multichoice Talent Factory

Engaito – Daisy Masembe