One of the highest-paid Nollywood actresses in 2024 is
Funke Akindele. Funke Akindele is one of the top three celebrities in Nigeria
in terms of wealth and influence.
The local “Ikorodu” girl has undoubtedly established
herself in the industry thanks to her opulent automobiles, endorsement deals,
and respectable lifestyle.
In this article, Mark Adebayo, a senior celebrity
publicist at Maximatic Media, sheds more light on her assets including cars,
luxury items, business interests, brand deals, and more.
Stick around for the real figures!
Who is Funke Akindele?
Born in Ikorodu, Lagos State on the 14th of August
1977, Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele is a multi-hyphenate and prominent figure in
the entertainment industry.
The renowned actress, director, producer, and
entrepreneur is known for her stellar performance and quality film-making
skills.
After rising to fame in 1998 with the United Nations
Population Fund-sponsored TV show – ‘I Need To Know’, the popular actress
subsequently made her first breakthrough with the film ‘Jenifer’ in 2018.
This film has led to sequels such as; “Jenifa’s Diary”
and “Aiyetoro Town”. Her outstanding acting skills have garnered multiple
accolades including 2019 Best Actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards,
Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy in 2016, 2017,
2020, and 2022, and many more.
The savvy businesswoman also founded Scene One
Productions, a major film-producing empire for many successful movies. She also
founded The Funke Akindele Network (FAAN), an all-comprehensive approach to
filmmaking, production, and public relations. Through this, she has led several
block-busters hits such as; Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street, and A
Tribe Called Judah.
Currently, she holds the title for producing the
Highest-Grossing Nollywood Film of All Time- A Tribe Called Judah, with over ?1
Billion in earnings.
A few months ago, Funke Akindele was prompted by a fan
comment who had referred to her as a‘billionaire’, mainly because her movie had
just earned the highest-grossing film in Nigeria at that moment.
In her response, she said;
‘Thanks dear. I’m not a billionaire! My movie A Tribe
Called Judah grossed over a billion naira. But I didn’t take the billion home
o!!! I be confirmed hustler.’
Hard to say that Funke is letting anyone into her
finances.
It’s a good thing we have Mark to spill the tea and
give an accurate report on her net worth.
Mark, through his connections with the leading
US-based celebrity PR agency, has established several formidable relationships
with Nigerian celebrities akin (wink, wink) to Akindele.
As of 2024-2024, Funke Akindele’s net worth is valued
at $11 million. This figure stems from her successful and long history of
acting career, production companies, brand endorsements, business ventures, and
investments.
As an actress in high demand, Funke Akindele commands
a premium fee for film production, acting, and brand deals. She reported making
a gross estimate of ?636 million and ?668 million from her movies; Omo Ghetto:
The Saga and Battle on Buka Street, respectively.
These figures show that she makes a significant
income, not only from acting but also as a producer and director. This
contributes to her overall net worth and status in the society.
Let’s dive a bit further into her personal property.
Luxury vehicles are just another bucket off the list
for Akindele. She manages an impressive collection of sophisticated vehicles
from many high-end brands.
Although the exact number of cars she owns is unclear,
here are a few notable cars in her collection;
Other car models that she has been spotted with are;
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Bentley Continental GT, Lamborghini Aventador, and
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.
According to Mark – the senior publicist for Maximatic
Media,
‘Funke owns a lot of properties in Nigeria and outside
the country.’
Apart from being accustomed to the real estate
industry, Funke manages a luxurious mansion at Amen Estate, Lagos that includes
up to 7 bedrooms, 5 lounge areas, 4 terraces, a study room, and more.
This house represents an ideal family home due to its
serene environment and upscale amenities.
According to recent pricing, a residential property at
Amen Estate costs between ?85 million to ?65 billion. A 500 SQM and 650 SQM
costs between ?33 million to ?49.5 million.
The esteemed actress also used her home as a filming
location for many successful film projects. This mansion has been featured
severally in her TV show – ‘Jenifa’s Diary.’
While she remains quiet concerning her real estate
investments, it’s publicly known that she owns land in Amen Estate Phase 2.
Funke also has properties in the United Kingdom (UK).
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