It's the final curtains for multiple award-winning actress, and NOLLYWOOD superstar Funke Akindele as she has decided to focus all of her attention on politics.
The veteran actress was recently named the running mate to the Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran (Jandor), for the 2023 general elections.
When interviewed on her decision to quit acting and her fanbase and all, she had this to say;
"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?"
Her newest blockbuster movie, 'Battle on Buka Street', which is set to be released tomorrow, marks her impressive carrier and signal her grand exit from the silver screen and transit into full-time politics.
Funke Akindele now 45-year-old won various 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 year 2020 and 2022.
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