Funke Akindele known as Jenifer is a popular Nigerian Tv comedian, actress, producer, singer, director, she is best known for the funny role she plays in movies/comedy, Jenifer is a well talented Nigerian movie actress, she also futures in Yoruba movie, she’s good acting in the Yoruba movie industry also in Nollywood.
She has acquired a lot through her hard work and dedication to her career, she’s a well-known actress across Nigeria, amongst another Nigerian movie actresses she has an outstanding net worth. As of 2021, Jennifer’s net worth is roughly estimated at $8 million.
Jenifer’s Early Life
Akindele Bello Olufunke Ayotunde popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifer is a Nigerian actress, producer, comedian and entertainer. She was born on August 24th, 1977, in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. Jenifer is the second of three children two girls and a boy, Funke Akindele’s mother is a Medical Doctor while her father is a retired School Principal. Funke Akindele obtained an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication from the former Ogun State Polytechnic, now Moshood Abiola Polytechnic.
The actress starred in the sitcom ”I Need to Know” from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. She played the lead character in the show Jenifa’s Diary, for which she was named Best Actress in a Comedy at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards.
Funke Akindele came into the limelight after starring in the popular United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) sponsored sitcom I Need to Know, which ran from 1998 to 2002. She played Bisi, a curious but highly intelligent secondary school student. Funke Akindele’s big break came in 2008 when she appeared in the movie Jenifa’s diary.
Jenifer’s Career
The Nollywood star being a well talented movie actress and comedian, she’s got more to offer to the movie industry, her career and achievement are all based on her hard work plus her zeal towards what she loves doing.
Jenifer was brought to fame in 1998, when the ”United Nations Population Fund” sponsored one of her Tv series ”I Need To Know”, which began from 1998 – 2002.
She released her 1st ever owned movie in 2008, titled, ”Jenifer” the movie shut her in the limelight, making her win the best actress of the year in 2009. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award that same year.
Jenifer was not only acting as a Nollywood actress, but she’s also a star in the Nigeria Yoruba Movie. Which she won many awards and recognition, her career began with Yoruba movie fame, the fame spur her to be where she is now.
Jenifer’s Houses
Funke Akindele’s new house is located in Amen Estate, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos state Nigeria, Amen Estate is a vast area of land owned by Lagos businessman and politician, Babatunde Gbadamosi Funke’s new home Is called ‘Afin’ according to the architectural design It’s a 7-bed detached mansion that features airy terraces and casement windows.
The home boasts of the finest porcelain and granite floor tiles, elegant POP ceilings, fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops, fitted wardrobes, a Jacuzzi steam bath with shower in the elegant master bedroom bath, and various other luxury components.
Jenifer’s Cars
On the 16th of April 2021, Funke Akindele took to her Instagram to share the good news to his fans, This Lexus 570 sport utility vehicle (SUV) is the SuperSport variant. It comes with upgraded plush interiors and exterior designs that clearly distinguish it from the base SUV.
The Bentley Continental GT is a mid-size, front-engine, all-wheel drive, five-door luxury crossover marketed by Bentley, beginning with the model year 2016. Its body is manufactured at the Volkswagen Zwickau-Mosel plant, and then painted by Paintbox Editions in Ban bury, and finally assembled at the company’s Crew factory.
The car has a top speed of 190 miles per hour (306 km/h) and zeroes to 60mph in just 3.8 seconds (0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds).
Curb weight: 5,264 lbs
MSRP: From $160,000
Engine: 3.0 L V6
Horsepower: 443 hp
Tire size: P285/45R21
Dimensions: 202″ L x 79″ W x 69″ H.
Toyota Prado SUV
The car has the following features; it is a full-size four-wheel-drive vehicle in the Land Cruiser range. It is produced by the Japanese carmaker, Toyota. The Prado is one of the smaller vehicles in the range. She drives this car to a video shoot
Conclusion
Funke Akindele a.k.a Jenifer is a popular TV comedian known for her outstanding work. She possesses a hardworking spirit which has brought her to the limelight, Jenifer has won numerous awards and nominations, she has also been endorsed by many companies.
Jenifer’s net worth, as of 2021, Funke Akindele net worth is estimated roughly to be $8 million.