FUNKE AKINDELE
Actress, Producer, Director
(CEO, Scene One Productions)
Funke Akindele went from appearing in a United Nations Population Funded TV series in 2002 to becoming one of the most influential people in Nollywood at the end of this decade. She has produced 7 movies and series, including the award-winning Jenifa’s Diaries. She has also featured in block-buster movies like Maami, A Trip To Jamaica, Moms At War, Isoken, Chief Daddy, and Married But Living Single.
She has won 17 awards for ‘Best Actress’ between 2009 and 2019 for her beautiful acting. She has also helped to launch the careers of several actors and actresses since she established Scene One Productions. Her influence and talent have landed her brand ambassador deals with brands like Dettol, Iroko TV, Waw detergent and Keystone Bank.