{"id":198088,"date":"2024-12-04T14:25:09","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T14:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?p=198088"},"modified":"2024-12-04T14:25:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T14:25:09","slug":"funke-akindele-appointed-as-unaids-goodwill-ambassador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/12\/04\/funke-akindele-appointed-as-unaids-goodwill-ambassador\/","title":{"rendered":"Funke Akindele appointed as UNAIDS\u2019 goodwill ambassador"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>Funke Akindele has been appointed as a goodwill ambassador for UNAIDS.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">The actress shared the good news on the photo and video sharing platform, Instagram with an appreciation message and photos from the appointment ceremony.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">The United Nations Programme on HIV\/AIDS (UNAIDS) has appointed multi-talented Nigerian actress cum filmmaker, Olufunke Akindele as its national goodwill ambassador for Nigeria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Funke Akindele\u2019s appointment was announced during the World AIDS Day commemoration in Abuja on December 3.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7074.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-198093\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7074.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1242\" height=\"1223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7074.jpeg 1242w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7074-300x295.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7074-1024x1008.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7074-768x756.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7074-75x75.jpeg 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1242px) 100vw, 1242px\" \/><\/a><\/span>In a statement, Leopold Zekeng, UNAIDS country director for Nigeria, praised the actress-turned-producer\u2019s dedication and commitment to social change.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7073.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-198092\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7073.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1242\" height=\"1219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7073.jpeg 1242w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7073-300x294.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7073-1024x1005.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7073-768x754.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7073-75x75.jpeg 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1242px) 100vw, 1242px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Zekeng also expressed optimism about her contribution to the fight against HIV\/AIDS. He said:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome Funke Akindele as our National Goodwill Ambassador for Nigeria.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cHer powerful voice, vast influence, and commitment to social change make her an invaluable ally in our efforts to combat HIV and support people living with HIV in Nigeria. We look forward to working with her to drive positive impact and progress in the fight against AIDS.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Funke Akindele also shared her excitement on Instagram on Wednesday, December 4. She pledged\u00a0to use her platform to support UNAIDS\u2019 mission.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7076.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-198091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7076.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1242\" height=\"1214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7076.jpeg 1242w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7076-300x293.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7076-1024x1001.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7076-768x751.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1242px) 100vw, 1242px\" \/><\/a> Funke Akindele wrote:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cI am deeply honoured to have been appointed as @UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador. I remain committed to using my voice and platform to support the global fight against HIV\/AIDS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cTogether we can work towards a world where everyone has access to the care, support, and treatment they need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cI look forward to collaborating with relevant stakeholders and you all to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote health and human rights for all.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7075.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-198090\" src=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7075.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1242\" height=\"1216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7075.jpeg 1242w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7075-300x294.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7075-1024x1003.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/12\/IMG_7075-768x752.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1242px) 100vw, 1242px\" \/><\/a>Known for her iconic \u2018<i>Jenifa<\/i>\u2019 franchise, Akindele has won multiple awards, including the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2009.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">She is also a five-time recipient of the Best Actress in a Comedy award at the Africa Magic Viewers\u2019 Choice Awards (2016, 2017, 2020, and 2022).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/11\/23\/everybody-loves-jenifa-will-hit-n5-billion-funke-akindele-set-to-break-own-record\/\"><span class=\"s1\">The multifaceted star is also preparing to release her highly anticipated movie \u2018<i>Everybody Loves Jenifa<\/i>\u2019 on December 13.<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Funke Akindele has been appointed as a goodwill ambassador for UNAIDS. The actress shared the good news on the photo and video sharing platform, Instagram with an appreciation message and photos from the appointment ceremony. 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