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I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by DyshApp(op): 6:44pm On Feb 03, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBWikFdo5Sc?si=RmLA00FYYGrCP95M

Famous Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has stated that she used to borrow clothes from her colleague, Sikiratu Sindodo, to look classy on movie sets.

Funke made this known while narrating the challenges she faced before her breakthrough in the industry.

The actress, who is currently on vacation with Eniola Badmus and content creator Kamo in Ghana, revealed her decision to use her career challenges to encourage others.

In a viral video shared on her Snapchat, Akindele acknowledged the massive roles her colleagues, Sikiratu Sindodo and Iyabo Ojo, played in her rise.

Recounting her humble beginnings during a conversation with her best friend, Eniola Badmus, she said, “They didn’t give us any roles. One of those men, I just keep looking at him, but I won’t mention his name.

I remember back then when I used to borrow dresses from Tayo Sindodo. Sindodo would help me choose nice ones from her tops if I was going to a movie set.

There was a day when Sindodo saw me carrying a bag after I wasn’t given a role, and she went to meet Uncle Abbey to fight for me. Iyabo Ojo was lucky and very nice to us. Iyabo would say, ‘Don’t worry,’ and she would drive us around in her small red car. We found solace in one another. That’s how we became friends. Iyabo used to stand up and fight for me.”
Video source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFkWWsRMOBr/?img_index=4&igsh=aWw1cnNtamNneDk0

Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Acekidc4(m):
Na time be everything, everywhere go soon stew. Keep grinding💯
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Sonnobax15(m): 7:14pm On Feb 03, 2025
lipsrsealed
Everybody get story about him humble beginning to tell.........
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Ringstonermasks:
even my childhood friend wey e papa na former minister and the boy dey always waka with police convoy up to now

Imagine receiving 2Million Monthly allowance in year 2018 in sch.

recently d boy was saying he went through alot and had to struggle to survive...

my mouth opened... Dude was walking with security guard in sch back then. He even had his own fenced compound with 24hrs light...


d went through alot na say, 2million is too small for him in 2018, and it traumatised him cos he was poor with 2million as Monthly allowances.

D boy had 756 Million in one of his account, we saw it with our own eyes. First guy i saw with $38k Bitcoin. Not to talk of the other bank he got... and still he was complaining he is living poor.



Every body get grass to grace story.
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by seyicodes(m): 1:53pm On Feb 04, 2025
Ok
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by iwaeda: 1:54pm On Feb 04, 2025
Obato ngbo adura, ti gbo adura Jenifa. Oluwa ooooo. grin grin grin grin
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Judolisco(m): 1:54pm On Feb 04, 2025
Otunba lamba grin
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by RollinTNDA: 1:54pm On Feb 04, 2025
Life
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Day169: 1:54pm On Feb 04, 2025
.. but old things have passed away. cheesy
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by pocohantas(f): 1:54pm On Feb 04, 2025
Sikiratu Sindodo.
One actress that made me love Yoruba movies. Alongside that one always saying "pele my dear" (Lola Idije - not real name too).

I saw Sikiratu once,
Very humble and shy.
But the bleaching no be here. 😩
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Mervingreat: 1:55pm On Feb 04, 2025
Good that is part of price to pay to be successful in life and God picked your call unlike those bittered failures whose all they know is to bulky, threatening, insult and harrass people with their failed destiny.
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by McMentor: 1:55pm On Feb 04, 2025
The first ever movie with Funke that I watched was the UN sponsored programme for the youth "I Need to Know".

Funke, you have come a long way

DyshApp:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBWikFdo5Sc?si=RmLA00FYYGrCP95M



Video source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFkWWsRMOBr/?img_index=4&igsh=aWw1cnNtamNneDk0
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Gotocourt: 1:55pm On Feb 04, 2025
Normal normal
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Goodman59(m): 1:56pm On Feb 04, 2025
Hmmm.
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by sweet16s: 1:56pm On Feb 04, 2025
Life
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by free2ryhme:
DyshApp:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBWikFdo5Sc?si=RmLA00FYYGrCP95M



Video source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFkWWsRMOBr/?img_index=4&igsh=aWw1cnNtamNneDk0
The story serves as a reminder of how hard work and support can help someone rise
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by henryadex(m): 1:56pm On Feb 04, 2025
I will wait upon the Lord till my change come says the Holy writ
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by FinanceHub: 2:00pm On Feb 04, 2025
You can also borrow money from us, just see our profile page for more info
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by fredoooooo: 2:01pm On Feb 04, 2025
GEJ no get shoe, na everybody get story abeg
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by tiswell(m): 2:03pm On Feb 04, 2025
Funke you are a good and successful actress.


No spoil am with all these imaginary poverty motivational speech sad
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Angelfrost(m): 2:05pm On Feb 04, 2025
Sonnobax15:
lipsrsealed
Everybody get story about him humble beginning to tell.........
Well, nobody slept his way into true success... Not even those born into wealth.

If wealth guaranteed fame and success, Aunty Cuppy would be in the same league as Davido.

Funke Jenifa really paid her dues and worked her soul out to get here.

I remember her humble beginning from "I Need to Know".
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Greatechng(m):
Ringstonermasks:
even my childhood friend wey e papa na former minister and the boy dey always waka with police convoy up to now

Imagine receiving 2Million Monthly allowance in year 2018 in sch.

recently d boy was saying he went through alot and had to struggle to survive...

my mouth opened... Dude was walking with security guard in sch back then. He even had his own fenced compound with 24hrs light...


Every body get grass to grace story.
Wetin come be that your guy humble beginning story
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by osuofia2(m): 2:10pm On Feb 04, 2025
The story must sweet na add sugar
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Ringstonermasks: 2:13pm On Feb 04, 2025
Greatechng:
Wetin come be that your guy story he humble beginning
d story be say d papa nor give am better money wey he want...

he say he struggle cos he friends spend millions for shopping for USA and he own papa dey send am only 2million for 2019.

D boy even kon dey cry ontop d discussion lyk say d tin traumatise am.
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by AfeezShomorin(m): 2:17pm On Feb 04, 2025
Everybody get him own story grin
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Kobicove(m): 2:19pm On Feb 04, 2025
osuofia2:
The story must sweet na add sugar
Na so so GEJ sef tell us say he no get shoe when he be small pikin grin
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Greatechng(m): 2:20pm On Feb 04, 2025
Ringstonermasks:
d story be say d papa nor give am better money wey he want...

he say he struggle cos he friends spend millions for shopping for USA and he own papa dey send am only 2million for 2019.

D boy even kon dey cry ontop d discussion lyk say d tin traumatise am.
You dey see life
I no fit doubt Wetin you talk because this life no easy wether rich or poor you must face hardness
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Jostoman: 2:22pm On Feb 04, 2025
FUNKE AKINDELE should be very careful with people she move around with.
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Ringstonermasks: 2:28pm On Feb 04, 2025
Greatechng:
You dey see life
I no fit doubt Wetin you talk because this life no easy wether rich or poor you must face hardness
u nor understand my message


d point be say, d boy get billions of Naira, bt e dey complain say e poor cos he nor be billionaire in Dollars.
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Greatechng(m): 2:30pm On Feb 04, 2025
Ringstonermasks:
u nor understand my message


d point be say, d boy get billions of Naira, bt e dey complain say e poor cos he nor be billionaire in Dollars.
Oh 😂
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Loveenthed: 2:32pm On Feb 04, 2025
Re: I Used To Borrow Clothes To Look Classy In Movies – Funke Akindele Recounts by Http40k(m): 2:51pm On Feb 04, 2025
God answered you.
I pray God helps me too.

I lost my parents when I was just 9yrs. As the first child, I suffered. I had to houseboy so I could be enrolled in high sch. I was severely maltreated but I never gave up. After secondary sch, I went to another state to Hussle and save money for university education. I obtained a jamb form, wrote and got admission. In my second year, I dropped out due to lack of funds, after a session, I came back and continued. After graduation, I couldn't go for NYSC because I still owed the sch. I went again, Hussle and saved. Came back and paid and got dispatched for NYSC. Today I'm done. Still searching for a job.
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