Funke Akindele
Also Known As: Funke Akindele-Bello
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 24, 1977
Adult: No
Gender: Female
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Isoken
Overview: Everyone in the Osayande family worries about Isoken. Although she has what appears to be a perfect life - beautiful, successful and surrounded by great family and friends - Isoken is still unmarried at 34 which, in a culture obsessed with marriage, is serious cause for concern. Things come to a head at her youngest sister's wedding when her overbearing mother thrusts her into an orchestrated matchmaking with the ultimate Edo man, Osaze. Osaze is handsome, successful and from a good family, making him the perfect Nigerian husband material. But in an unexpected turn of events, Isoken meets Kevin who she finds herself falling in love with and he just might be what she truly wants in a partner. The only problem is, not only is he not an Edo man, he is Oyinbo (Caucasian). Isoken is a romantic dramedy that explores cultural expectations, racial stereotypes and the bonds that unite families in a touching, dramatic and comedic way.
Genres: Romance Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-06-16
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Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke
Overview: The Beecroft family are ready to spend all of Chief Daddy's inheritance, but not if the CEO of his company has anything to do with it.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-12-17
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Egg of Life
Overview: A chief priestess tries to unravel the mystery behind a death.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-01
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White Hunters
Overview: Young women constantly looking for greener pastures in white men. The only survival plan is to get hooked to white men from any part of the world with loads of money. :lol: (African Movie Reviewer) [ed. If you're a rich white man, yes, you can be from any part of the world, but never ask Tabita to move to Germany. "Any other civilized country but Germany," she says.]
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-08-28
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White Hunters 2
Overview: Mercy Johnson, Funke Akindele and Ini Edo are constantly preying on the rich and wealthy... Especially expatriates and foreigners to fulfill their dreams and be the most classy ladies in town. In the second installment, Indian and elderly men become potential husbands.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-08-28
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Okin
Overview: Okin tells the story of a handsome but promiscuous man who became paralyzed after crossing a certain fetish boundary. His wife in turn made life unbearable for him and treated him badly. She ended up narrating how she ignored better suitors to be with her husband.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-01-01
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Return of White Hunters
Overview: A group of aspiring society ladies, after dealing with being disappointed by Nigerian men start to obsessively prey on wealthy white expatriates, in order to achieve their goal of becoming the most celebrated ladies in town.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-01-01
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Jénífà
Overview: A razz village girl who has never left her community is plunged into a sophisticated new world when she goes to university in Lagos. She quickly learns that she must fight to earn respect and become popular.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-01
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Jénífà 2
Overview: This is a film that shed light on the fake lifestyle most female undergraduates live. Jenifa is one of these girls, she used to be a village champion before coming to Lagos for her university educaion. Upon her arrival, she met her long time friend Becky who introduced her to other girls, Tracy and Franca. All these girls live fake and wayward lives, they jump from one trouble to another in a bid to belong to the high class.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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The Fighter
Overview: The entire community lives in fear of a quick tempered firebrand who unleashes her fury at the slightest provocation. Almost everybody is relieved when it looks like she is finally about to be married. [parts 1-2]
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-01-01
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The Return of Jenifa
Overview: A razz village girl gets a second chance to go to university in Lagos. Will she pursue her talents as a dancer or repeat her scandalous mistakes? [parts 1-2]
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-01-01
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Dwindle
Overview: Dwindle is a film based on the story of Sogo and Buta, two friends who hijack a car and venture into cabbing and how their lives take a drastic turn when their path runs into assassins who have just kidnapped the state governor.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-07-16
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A Tribe Called Judah
Overview: With the help of their mother, the Judah boys plan to rob a small mall. But when they arrive, they're met by real armed robbers.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-15
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No Way Through
Overview: No Way Through follows the journey of Jolade Okeniyi, a single mother of a teenage daughter, who is trying to make ends meet. Jolade’s primary source of income comes from working for the local drug cartel in her neighborhood as a driver. Jolade is caught by the authorities and forced to inform on the cartel. Failure to supply the required information will send both her and her daughter to jail, but the risks of getting that information could see them killed by the ruthless cartel. Directed by Chinaza Onuzo, from his own screenplay, No Way Through is a crime drama about the costs of providing for your family no matter what, and the risks you take when you are trying to be free.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-08
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Sharon Stone
Overview: A callous playgirl suffers the consequences when her lifestyle undermined her chances with the one man that stole her heart.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-01-01
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Battle on Buka Street
Overview: After a lifetime of rivalry, two women find themselves at loggerheads once again when they set up food businesses on the same street.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-12-16
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Maami
Overview: A poor Nigerian woman named Maami protects her young son, Kashimawo, from his father who carries a terrible secret.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: yo
Release Date: 2012-03-03
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House of Ga'a
Overview: At the height of the Oyo Empire, the ferocious Bashorun Ga'a became more powerful than the kings he enthroned, only to be undone by his own blood.
Genres: Action History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-07-26
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A Trip to Jamaica
Overview: A story about the adventures of a newly engaged couple in their relatives residence outside Nigeria, and how the secrets of their host led to the eventual breakup of their union amidst the culture shock of the new country and living with upper-class citizens.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-09-25
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Moms at War
Overview: "Moms at War" is about two mothers who live in the same neighborhood, but hate each other. One felt that the other was a village girl who just got into money and is not fit to be in society with them. But both their kids coincidentally attend the same school and there was a competition that was done for the kids, and both were the top of their class. It comes down to one of them winning the competition and the mothers just go crazy, doing all sort of antics. It's a story of friendship, sisterhood, and bonding in spite of everything.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-08-17
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Chief Daddy
Overview: The story of billionaire industrialist Chief Beecroft, a flamboyant benefactor to a large extended family of relatives, household staff and assorted mistresses. Chief lives large, like there’s no tomorrow, until the day he dies suddenly and the ‘bullion van’ stops. What’s in his will and who gets all that money? What happens next will surprise you, as Chief Daddy has the last laugh from beyond the grave.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-12-14
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Pretty Liars
Overview: Two friends Cleo (Funke Akindele) and Alice (Queen Nwokoye) live a fake life in the city, they think they are on top of their game till Cleo comes across Shania (Nse Ikpe Etim) who beats them to their game, Cleo becomes anxious to know more about Shania, she traces her and finds out who she really is.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-05-30
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Pretty Liars 2
Overview: Two friends Cleo (Funke Akindele) and Alice (Queen Nwokoye) live a fake life in the city, they think they are on top of their game till Cleo comes across Shania (Nse Ikpe Etim) who beats them to their game, Cleo becomes anxious to know more about Shania, she traces her and finds out who she really is.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-05-30
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Omo Ghetto: The Saga
Overview: Omo Ghetto (Child of the Ghetto) franchise tells the story of twin sisters leading separate lives but are reunited by series of dramatic twists.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-25
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Your Excellency
Overview: A bumbling billionaire businessman and failed Presidential candidate Chief Olalekan Ajadi is very much obsessed with US President Donald Trump. Just when his political campaign looks on the verge of another flop disaster, Ajadi is anointed by a majority party and becomes a tough credible contender with the assistance of powerful social media.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-13
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Who's the Boss
Overview: A young, overworked ad executive with an overbearing boss starts her own side hustle and invents an employer once her business begins to flourish.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-02-28
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Ladies Gang
Overview: In the sequel to "Ladies Men," the story twists as the ladies search for other lovers apart from their boyfriends because they desperately need someone who will give them peace and show them love and attention. The bigger question is "how sure are they that all men are not the same?"
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Original Language: en
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Everybody Loves Jenifa
Overview: Jenifa finds her world turned upside down when a new neighbor arrives, winning over the community with his seemingly charitable deeds. As she strives to maintain her authenticity and the trust of those around her, she is drawn into a web of rivalry, unexpected betrayals, and a drug-related controversy that threatens to upend her life. With her signature wit and resilience, Jenifa must navigate the chaos while staying true to who she is.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-11-13
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Everybody Loves Jenifer
Overview: A spin-off of the beloved *Jenifa* franchise, *Everybody Loves Jenifa* follows Jenifa as she navigates fame, relationships, and personal growth. Based in Lagos and Accra, her life takes a turn when a wealthy newcomer, Lobster, threatens her popularity with his grand charitable deeds. The drama escalates when Jenifa and her friends unwittingly clash with a Ghanaian drug baron after mistakenly receiving a bag of drugs. Co-written and co-directed by Funke Akindele, the film blends humor and life lessons, featuring a star-studded cast including Patience Ozokwor, Jide Kosoko, D’Banj, Falz, and Nancy Isime.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
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