Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has continued to demonstrate her commitment to nurturing emerging talents in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
The celebrated actress has reportedly sponsored a study programme for her protégé, Jeffrey Oboh-Oshioke, popularly known as Juicyjeff, at the London Film Academy.
Juicyjeff shared the news with his followers on Instagram on Tuesday after arriving in the United Kingdom for the programme.
The content creator regularly works alongside Funke Akindele on her film projects and has gained recognition for documenting behind-the-scenes activities and producing mobile video content.
Expressing his gratitude, Juicyjeff acknowledged Funke for playing a significant role in helping him move closer to his filmmaking aspirations.
He said the opportunity meant a lot to him and noted that he would always appreciate the actress for believing in his potential and supporting his growth.
He wrote:
“My mummy, @funkejenifaakindele, out of her incredible generosity and genuine belief in me, has given me an opportunity I will never take for granted.”
According to Juicyjeff, Funke had helped turn an idea they once discussed as a dream into a reality he could now experience firsthand.
He also shared glimpses of his journey from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos to Gatwick Airport in London, giving his followers a look at the beginning of his international filmmaking experience.
Reflecting on the significance of the trip, the filmmaker described it as the start of a fresh phase in his career.
“This is not just another trip. It’s a new chapter, a new frame and definitely a bigger production!” he wrote.
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In other news… Nigerian content creator Peller has expressed gratitude for his current life, saying he is happy that God removed him from people he described as “suffering in this life.”
“I am happy because god removed me from people that’s suffering in this life,” Peller said in a statement shared online.
Peller’s comments come as he enjoys a new chapter in his life with his wife, Jarvis. The couple recently travelled to Tanzania for their honeymoon, three weeks after their wedding celebrations.
Peller and Jarvis, who legally married in July before their traditional and white wedding ceremonies in August, shared moments from their Tanzania trip online. Their honeymoon has also attracted attention from fans as the newlyweds enjoy the vacation.
His comment has sparked mixed reactions, with some fans celebrating his success while others joked about the people he may have been referring to.
@VAfaith36: We thank God for you
@Ov_Philip: Peller is no longer a fool
@AJSMILE911: Bro won in life
@muhd_ib01: Happy man ❤️
@Somtochukw70693: God over everything
@STEADY__Fx: God when
