Award-winning Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has finally opened up about the emotional and personal battles she’s faced in recent years including her divorce and parenting.
In a heartfelt response to a fellow actor who accused her of underpaying him after a film shoot, Funke poured out her truth, revealing that she’s been battling silent struggles and does not have time for lies.
“You accused me of something I didn’t do wrong. Do you even know what I’m going through? I lost my mom, my marriage crashed, I lost in politics, and now I’m back to work, raising my children alone… and you’re stressing me.”
The actress, who was married to Abdulrasheed Bello, popularly known as JJC Skillz, from 2016 until their separation in 2022, made it clear that the co-parenting situation isn’t going as it should.
For someone who’s often kept her personal life under wraps, Funke disclosed that she’s raising their twins alone.
The couple had welcomed a set of twins in 2018, but it appears that unresolved issues, especially regarding parenting responsibilities still linger.
Funke also admitted that the loss of her mother hit her harder than anyone knew and she broke down for weeks.
Despite the heartbreak and heavy weight of loss, she’s chosen to rise again since she’s got mouths to feed, dreams to chase and a legacy to build.