“An epitome of excellence” – Tobi Makinde, Paschaline Alex pour encomium on Funke Akindele as she turns 47

It is the birthday of Nollywood actress and box office Queen Funke Akindele, who turns 47 today, August 24th.

Though the actress has yet to make a post to mark her new age, some of her proteges have flooded Instagram with tribute to the pacesetter.

Taking the lead, Tobi Makinde, described her as a queen and paragon as he noted how she set the pace and constantly surpassed each milestone. He prayed for God to bless her and the works of her hands.

“Happy birthday to a Queen and paragon!
@funkejenifaakindele

You set the pace and constantly surpass each milestone, and this is a reason to celebrate today. God bless you and the works of your hands ma. As you step into a new chapter, more doors shall be open to you in Jesus’ name.

Enjoy your day ma”.

Paschaline Alex hailed the movie star as she called her Mama the Mama. Calling her an epitome of excellence, she noted how Funke Akindele is a queen in every sense of the word. She prayed for more strength, wisdom, and guidance for her.

“Agunwanyi
Box office Queen
1 billi billi Presido
Mama the mama
Happy birthday to an epitome of excellence! You are a queen in every sense of the word.
Dear God, on @funkejenifaakindele birthday, I pray for your continued blessings upon her life.
Grant her strength, wisdom, and guidance as she journeys through another year. In Jesus’ name, amen
Love you, mama”.

Last year as she marked her 46th birthday, Funke had reflected on her journey into Nollywood. She expressed gratitude to God for being with her throughout her journey so far and appreciated Him for being with her in the very beginning, the Old Nollywood days, and now. The mother of two said she was grateful for the bad, good, and great times.

In an interview with media personality, Toke Makinwa, Funke opened up on how Iyabo Ojo and Sikiratu Sindodo fought for her in the Yoruba industry, during her early career days. According to her, she was being stereotyped because of her physical appearance which many considered ‘ugly’, and this led her to break down in tears in a toilet.

Luckily for her, Sikiratu and Iyabo stood up and fought the producers for looking down on her. Iyabo even went as far as treating her to eatery foods, anytime she was rejected on set.