Colleagues pay tributes to Nigerian actor Funke Akindele at 39

FUNKE OOOOO! @funkejenifaakindele Like a cherry tree bloomed, I can feel the fragrance around A BEAUTIFUL FACE full of energy and life, always radiating happiness, with a never-ending contagious grin beaming from within. I salute your unconquerable spirit and persistent determination, I admire in you the internal strength and wisdom. I treasure your uniqueness, the caring heart and adorable smile! At times, I wonder how would I say, how much you mean to me, and how much you have given me the support, encouragement. With each additional candle on your cakes, I contemplate once again how privileged I’ve been to have you in my life! Thank you my dearest FUNKE.. for making my life brighter and sweet, You are a gift of tranquility in my life! It’s your birthday and I know, you must be feeling swamped today with all the wishes and endless calls plus messages, Oh well, I may be far from you, Hundreds of miles away from your birthday cakes, but, close your eyes and look deep down your feelings I am there clapping singing your birthday song holding you in embrace dancing with sheer joy so, don’t ever think of my absence I’m there with you at every breath of life… Happy Birthday, sweetheart! EHEN….plenty grammar but wait o…my original MAJELA, Èran Ńla, Poisonous Woman, Olòpò, Aburò Social Commentator, DirtyDancer, Iya Pelumi; the only one who calls me very early in the morning to find actors and actresses, the only one who helped me through a trying phase in my life (outta Soundcity), the one we forced to swim every night & drink red wine right after #TheReturnOfJenifa recordings, the one I dragged to Crescendo on NewYearsDay night, the only one who locked us up in the house for days & hid the key in her…., the one who would eat from everyone’s plate and be satisfied, the only Actor/Scriptwriter/CastingDirector/ExecutiveProducer/Producer/LogisticsWinsh/and Director rolled into ONE! Multitasker Aiyè! FUNKE AKINDELE….Omo Newest Hall ní Unilag! With ur eyes like Indian Film….You are so HOT, you make the sun envious! LLNP**

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Happy Dance!!! 🏾 🏾 🏾 its @funkejenifaakindele Birthday!! Sending Love and Hugs your way sis!! Have an absolutely blessed and beautiful day! Continued blessings and may many more of your dreams come true! Thank you for the beautiful words of advice to Gbenro and I… God Bless you always #GodisGood A photo posted by Osas Ajibade (@officialosas) on Aug 24, 2015 at 1:19am PDT

Happy Birthday to the realest, kindest and most hardworking person I’ve met recently!!! Too mush craize in deez lady. I wish u many many more blezzing ov the h’almighty. @funkejenifaakindele #JenifasDiary now showing on Iroko TV by the way

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Happy birthday to @funkejenifaakindele, one of the greatest actors of our generation and thanks again for the amazing cameo in the #Surulere music video A video posted by Mavin Records (@mavinrecords) on Aug 24, 2015 at 4:32am PDT

Happy birthday sis, you are a testament of what God’s grace is. Super proud of you always, may God bless you highly, may your life reflect his glory. Cc @funkejenifaakindele

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Happy birthday to this hard working lady,more fruitful years ahead,Age with grace .@funkejenifaakindele A photo posted by Yinka Ayefele (@yinkaayefele) on Aug 24, 2015 at 2:00am PDT

Happy birthday Olufunke Akindele, it’s that day of the year again and I celebrate you yet again. Thanking God for the gift of life and blessing for the unending favors. Igian celebrate this wonderful,strong and nice woman with me. @funkejenifaakindele #mummy wey gets windows for teeth# dont forget to watch jenifasdairy thats the best birthday gift u can give @funkejenifaakindele have fun girl

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HBD to my sis of d same colour #a super duper actress and producer. May Almighty God continue to bless , guide and enrich ur pocket. Irawo e koni womi @funkejenifaakindele . Llnp luv A photo posted by Alao Asunramu Mistura (@misturaasunramu) on Aug 24, 2015 at 7:38am PDT

Happy birthday to my padi of life @funkejenifaakindele lots of love. Many happy returns

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Happy Birthday to you dear @funkejenifaakindele. You were there for me in my hour of pain and need. I will not forget your labour of love…The Lord bless you, keep you and cause His face to shine on you and give you peace! May He always answer you before you call. Shine on sis…Go further because you deserve it for all the hardwork you do.. I wish you well from my heart… Have a blast ooo.. One Life!! Live it your way according to His will… Amen. A photo posted by Kate Henshaw (@k8henshaw) on Aug 24, 2015 at 2:28am PDT

Many happy returns darling!! @funkejenifaakindele my love for you is loooooooooonnnnnnggggg!!!! Hahahahah…. God bless you more!!!

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HBD Darling @funkejenifaakindele Keep Sailing A photo posted by Dayo Amusa ADUFE (@dayoamusa) on Aug 24, 2015 at 5:40am PDT

Happy birthday to my darling Funke! May God grant all that your heart desires and so much more! Have a good one sugar, lots of love and kisses! ️ ️ ️ @funkejenifaakindele #gbogbobigzgirlz #funniestwomaniknow

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Happy birthday to this hard working babe @funkejenifaakindele I’m proud of all you have achieved this year here’s to many more ! A photo posted by Uche Jombo-Rodriguez (@uchejombo) on Aug 23, 2015 at 10:14pm PDT

Happy birthday to @funkejenifaakindele, one of the greatest actors of our generation and thanks again for the amazing cameo in the #Surulere music video

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thank u dear By @taniaomotayo Happy Birthday to my amazing Aunty Funke aka my jenifa !!!! I hope you have an amazing day and an even better year!!! God bless you @funkejenifaakindele !!! Love youuuuu (#RepostWhiz app) A photo posted by Funke akindele (@funkejenifaakindele) on Aug 24, 2015 at 4:56am PDT

MAY THIS DAY REMAIN SPECIAL IN YOUR LIFE DARLING MANY HAPPY RETURNS AS YOU ADD UP A NEW AGE TODAY HAVE FUN @funkejenifaakindele

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Happy Birthday to this beautiful woman @funkejenifaakindele i love love her ️ ️ A photo posted by KING! (@adekunlegold) on Aug 24, 2015 at 3:49am PDT

Funke you do not know this but I seize this opportunity to tell u ,that from that very day u spoke to me,advised me even prayed for me,my perspective to life has changed nd it has helped me in so many ways,which also increase my love nd respect for u…. You’re strong,so u advised me to be strong come what may which worked for me…. For this I pray from d depth of my heart Olufunke Akindele ur stardom will nvr dwindle,you will not die young,riches will nvr be history in ur lifetime,if ur enemies be as much as d bar beach sand,Olufunke u shall overcome them all… I pray,by this time nxt year, The Good Lord would have perfected all d areas of ur life that needs the touch of The Holy Spirit nd fulfilled all ur heart desires In Jesus Name…Amen!

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Happy birthday AUNTY FUNKE! @funkejenifaakindele bless your new age #greatness #power #chukwuma #yungworld A photo posted by YUNG WORLD (@younggreyc) on Aug 24, 2015 at 3:12am PDT

Happy birthday to this woman with a heart of gold , may God continue to enrich you and enlarge your coast @funkejenifaakindele

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The good thing about today is the new set of 365 days you are entering. May God grant you All new grace to fill every single day. Happy Birthday @funkejenifaakindele A photo posted by KEHINDE BANKOLE (@_kehindebankole) on Aug 24, 2015 at 6:16am PDT

Happy birthday @funkejenifaakindele ! A workaholic you are! May God continue to bless n preserve you amen!

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Happy Birthday to my dearest sister @funkejenifaakindele May The Almighty God Continue to Bless and Protect you Sis. Have a wonderful day Xx ️ ️ ️ A photo posted by papaomisore (@papaomisore) on Aug 24, 2015 at 3:42am PDT

Happy birthday my sister. More blessings from God on your hustle. Your joy shall be full.

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Happy big birthday shout to my sister ,my friend ,one of the very few people who I can truly call family. Always happy, Always supportive… I pray God’s love never depart from you today & always @funkejenifaakindele ! God bless you always ️ A photo posted by DJ SPINALL ® (@djspinall) on Aug 24, 2015 at 2:38am PDT

HBD TO A SIS @funkejenifaakindele GOD BLESS U AUNTY MI ✔️

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aunty funke oooo…happy birthday mama..God bless your new age and keep that beautiful smile on your face forever @funkejenifaakindele A photo posted by Chidinma (@chidinmaekile) on Aug 24, 2015 at 5:33am PDT

Happy birthday @funkejenifaakindele ! Love u plenty. You are a star because in soooo many ways.. You bring light and illumination! Most importantly because you help heal the darkness a lot of people feel just by working hard and being yourself. Because of women like you.. Paving the way..women like me have it just a little easier

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HBD TO A SIS @funkejenifaakindele GOD BLESS U AUNTY MI ✔️ A photo posted by Sean Tizzle (@iamseantizzle) on Aug 24, 2015 at 7:52am PDT

HAPPY BIRTHDAYYY @funkejenifaakindele #MEGABlessings Aunty mi #AfricanPrincess

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Happy birthday may ur Dayz b long @funkejenifaakindele A photo posted by ENIOLABADMUS (@eniola_badmus) on Aug 23, 2015 at 11:58pm PDT

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