Funke Akindele Denies Underpaying Actor and Shares Emotional Struggles

Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has spoken out about claims that she underpaid a fellow actor on one of her productions. In a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, she made it clear that she does not know the person behind the accusation and has never worked directly with them.

According to Funke, she was shocked when the allegation surfaced. She insisted that she treats everyone she works with fairly and professionally. She stressed that respect and proper treatment of her team have always been top priorities in her career.

While addressing the controversy, Funke also took a moment to reflect on the personal challenges she’s been through in the past year. The actress revealed that she has faced a tough emotional journey, dealing with several life-changing events all at once.

“I don’t know them,” she said about the accuser, before revealing how the loss of her mother, the breakdown of her marriage, and her defeat in the Lagos State gubernatorial race left her emotionally drained. “These past few months have tested me in ways I never expected. I was completely broken and stayed down for weeks,” she admitted.

Despite all the pain, Funke explained that she refuses to dwell too long in sadness. When her mother died, she said her first instinct was to escape the sorrow and keep moving. “I don’t like to stay in that space for long,” she explained.

Even in the face of public scrutiny and deep personal loss, the award-winning actress is staying strong. She is focusing on her children, her career, and her healing process. Her openness in the interview reminded many of the human side of fame — that celebrities, too, go through tough seasons and painful experiences.

Funke’s honesty has touched fans, showing that resilience doesn’t mean never falling — it means getting up, every time.