★ HOW OLD IS FUNKE AKINDELE-BELLO?
Funke Akindele-Bello is 48 years old, born August 24, 1977 in NG · Virgo.
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About
Funke Akindele-Bello is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and producer who became a household name through the character Jenifa. Born August 24, 1977, she starred in the sitcom I Need to Know from 1998 to 2002, then won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2009 for Jenifa. She reprised the role across sequels and the TV series Jenifa's Diary, winning five Best Actress in a Comedy awards at the AMVCA and holding the record for most wins by an actress with six total. As a Virgo born on a Life Path 11, she channels analytical precision into her multi-hyphenate career.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Funke Akindele-Bello rose to fame through the character Jenifa, first in the 2009 film that earned her the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, then in the 2011 sequel The Return of Jenifa and the 2015 soft reboot TV series Jenifa's Diary. Her five wins for Best Actress in a Comedy at the AMVCA—in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2022—position her as the most awarded actress in that category, with six total AMVCA wins overall. Before Jenifa's breakthrough, she starred in the sitcom I Need to Know from 1998 to 2002, establishing her as a working actor in Nigerian television. Beyond acting, she has built a directing and producing career, grossing over ₦4.7 billion at the Nigerian box office and ranking as the highest-grossing director in that market. In 2022, the People's Democratic Party nominated her as running mate for the Lagos State gubernatorial election. Born August 24, 1977, in Nigeria, she brings Virgo precision to her craft as an actor and screenwriter. In December 2024, UNAIDS appointed her National Goodwill Ambassador for Nigeria, focusing on HIV prevention and awareness.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Akindele began her career in Nigerian television as an actor in the sitcom I Need to Know, which ran from 1998 to 2002. This role established her presence in the industry before the 2009 film Jenifa became the cultural phenomenon that would define her public identity and launch her into international recognition.
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Trivia
- Jenifa's Diary, the soft reboot of the Jenifa franchise, premiered in 2015 and became a platform for her repeated AMVCA wins in the Best Actress in a Comedy category.
- She holds the record for most wins by an actress at the AMVCA with six total wins and is the most nominated actress and filmmaker at the awards.
- In December 2024, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) appointed her as the National Goodwill Ambassador for Nigeria, tasking her with HIV prevention and awareness campaigns.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Funke Akindele-Bello?
- Funke Akindele-Bello is 48 years old (born August 24, 1977).
- When is Funke Akindele-Bello's birthday?
- Funke Akindele-Bello was born on August 24, 1977.
- What is Funke Akindele-Bello's zodiac sign?
- Funke Akindele-Bello is a Virgo, born August 24, 1977.
- What is Funke Akindele-Bello's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Funke Akindele-Bello was born in 1977, the year of the Fire Snake.
- Where is Funke Akindele-Bello from?
- Funke Akindele-Bello is from NG.
- What does Funke Akindele-Bello do?
- Funke Akindele-Bello is a writer.
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