The Lagos State government has partnered with actress Funke Akindele’s foundation, Funke Akindele Foundation on two new projects.
This was made known to the public through the official Twitter page of the Lagos state government. Nollywood Life confirm that the two new projects are her upcoming movie and reality TV show.
The actress, reacting to the news, posted on her Instagram page where she shared the amazing news on her social media timeline, saying ‘It was such an honor’.
According to her, she met some important dignitaries at the meeting including the Honorable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture for Lagos State, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, and other executives of the Ministry.
This is coming after Funke Akindele lost all nominations for the best movie to the film titled, “Breath of Life” at the recently concluded awards, the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
See her Funke post below:
https://x.com/funkeakindele/status/1790674539451461966
Here are some comments gathered by NOLLYWOOD LIFE, which captured how netizens are reacting to the news of Funke Akindele partnering with Lagos state government:
@queen.exta wrote, “If Grace was a person”
@amb.yemisoile wrote, “As it should be, regardless of Political affiliations. ”
@ayam_akewiagbaye wrote, “WINNING IS IMPORTANT BUT ALWAYS PRAY YOU WIN HIGHLY DIFFERENT 💯 THIS IS BIG”