NOLLYWOOD and multiple award-winning actress, Funke Akindele has bid farewell to the movie industry, as she will be focusing all her attention on politics.
Recall that the actress, well known as Jenifa, ventured into politics and was named as a running mate to the Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran (Jandor), for the 2023 general elections.
Akindele made her decision to quit the movie scene when asked about her involvement in the new project.
She said: "A great change has happened positively if you noticed. From being an actor, I also write, produce, direct, and discover new faces. So, I have passed the baton of production to the young people because I have moved into politics now. So, ‘Battle on Buka Street’ is like a farewell because I am going to be the next deputy governor of Lagos State.
"So, I am passing the baton to the new ones because we need to give them an opportunity. Yes, I will be in the background to advise and supervise them, but let them be the face, let us celebrate them, are you not tired of seeing old faces?"
The 45-year-old has won multiple awards during her days on the TV screen, which includes; the Best Actress in a Comedy at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and also in 2020 and 2022.
