Is Funke Akindele Nigeria’s Hottest Actress?

Started by JTG, Apr 06, 2012, 04:00 AM

JTG

Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele is one actress who has earned her stripes in the Nigerian film industry, since her debut in the early 90′s on the UNFPA sponsored teen educational TV programme, 'I need to know'. After numerous movie and soap opera appearances, awards and TV commercials, all cashing in on her meteorically rising profile, this 35-year-old bachelorette is the undisputed hottest Nigerian actress on the scene at the moment. 'The Return of Jenifa' her self-produced movie, reportedly made over N34m after screening at only three cinemas in the country; Silverbird, Ozone and Genesis Deluxe, prompting the tag, 'the fastest grossing movie in Nollywood history'.

The actress has witnessed her profile soar, especially after TROJ successfully premiered in Lagos, New York and Chicago. She has also cemented her claim of being the most commercially viable actress right now, especially after TROJ, less than a week after its DVD release, (on Monday, March 27 2012) reportedly sold over 600,000 copies.

Her star power, geniality and quest for excellence ensured the participation of top entertainers in the above-mentioned movie, with the likes of Antar Laniyan, eLDee, Banky W, Wizkid, Omawumi, Naeto C, Sasha, and Denrele, among others. Gracing numerous magazine covers and clinching multi-million Naira endorsement deals with popular brands such as telecoms giant, Globacom and popular detergent, So Klin, are also testaments to her popularity among the millions of people in Nigeria, Africa, and beyond.

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emezico

She is a good actress, but not the hottest.


Mercy esther