Funke Akindele, a well-known Nigerian actress, filmmaker, director, producer, and politician, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Silverbird Group in Nigeria. Best known for her role as Jenifa, Funke shared her excitement about this honor on Instagram, thanking her fans and loved ones for their support.
“I received the Special Achievement Award this weekend from the Silverbird Man of the Year 2024 event. A big thank you to Silverbird Group. This award is for my fans and loved ones. God bless everyone,” she posted.
Funke Akindele has earned several accolades throughout her career, including winning the Best Actress in a Comedy at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2022. This makes her a five-time winner in this category.
She is the actress with the most nominations and wins at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, holding six trophies to date.
Additionally, Funke stands out in the Nigerian film industry for being the second director whose films have made over a billion naira at the box office. She is currently the top-grossing Nigerian director, with her films earning over ₦2.9 billion.