{"id":176048,"date":"2024-06-20T08:27:25","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T08:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?p=176048"},"modified":"2024-06-20T08:27:25","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T08:27:25","slug":"funke-akindele-celebrates-mothers-posthumous-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/06\/20\/funke-akindele-celebrates-mothers-posthumous-birthday\/","title":{"rendered":"Funke Akindele celebrates mother\u2019s posthumous birthday"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>Funke Akindele has remembered her mother on her 70th birth anniversary, a year after the latter\u2019s death.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">The filmmaker\u2019s mum had died in 2023 to the dismay of Akindele. <\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Taking to instagram on Wednesday, June 19, Funke Akindele celebrated her mother\u2019s posthumous birthday with a video of some cherished moments of when she was alive and a lengthy tribute.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Nigerian filmmaker cum movie actress, Funke Akindele took to Instagram to honour her late mother, R. B. Adebanjo-Akindele, on what would have been her 70th birthday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The emotional tribute included touching words, photos, and a video, capturing the essence of a beloved matriarch whose influence shaped Funke\u2019s illustrious career. Funke Akindele wrote in part:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cHappy 70th birthday to the most selfless, loving, and supportive mom in the world! Today would have been a monumental milestone, and I wish you were here to celebrate with me.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Her message reflected deep admiration and gratitude, describing her mother as a pivotal figure in her life and career. Funke reminisced about her mother\u2019s unwavering support, highlighting how it fueled her success in the entertainment industry. The mother of two added:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cYour unwavering belief in my dreams, especially my acting career, has been the driving force behind my success. I remember when I struggled in academics, you didn\u2019t push me to conform; instead, you encouraged my passion for dance and drama.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The actress also expressed her enduring gratitude for her mother\u2019s sacrifices and the enduring legacy she left behind. Funke Akindele concluded:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cI\u2019m forever grateful for the sacrifices you made. Your legacy lives on through me, and I promise to continue making you proud.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Funke\u2019s heartfelt tribute comes just over a year after<a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2023\/02\/10\/video-funke-akindele-breaks-silence-on-her-mothers-death\/\"> the passing of her mother in February 2023.<\/a> Despite the loss, Funke achieved a career milestone the same year with the release of her blockbuster film, <\/span><em><span class=\"s2\">A Tribe Called Judah<\/span><\/em><span class=\"s1\"><em>,<\/em> which grossed an impressive N1.4 billion in the box office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See post below:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C8Zmu-Ttr_Q\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); 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