Nollywood icon Funke Akindele has spoken out candidly about her struggles as a single mother, revealing that she is solely responsible for raising her children after separating from her estranged husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, popularly known as JJC Skillz.
In a heartfelt interview with Nigerian media personality Chude Jideonwo, the actress shared emotional details about her personal journey through grief, heartbreak, and public criticism.
Marriage Breakdown and Custody Challenges
Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz got married in 2016 and welcomed their twin boys in 2018. However, in June 2022, JJC publicly confirmed the end of their marriage via Instagram, stating that the couple had decided to live separate lives.
“We still have unresolved matters regarding the custody and well-being of our children, as well as business interests,” JJC Skillz wrote during the announcement.
Despite these words, Funke disclosed that she is now fully handling the responsibilities of parenting without his involvement.
Funke Akindele Talks About Depression, Loss, and Pressure
In the emotional video interview, Funke recounted how deeply affected she was by several life events that occurred simultaneously, including the loss of her mother and her defeat in the 2023 Lagos gubernatorial elections, where she contested as a deputy governor candidate.
“After my mother passed, I didn’t want to mourn too long. But suppressing those emotions almost killed me,” she confessed.
The popular actress said that dealing with grief, divorce, political defeat, and her role as a mother left her mentally and emotionally exhausted.
“I have to keep working. I must provide for my kids. I’m raising them alone while also trying to stay sane, and then people online were still dragging me. For the first time, I broke down completely,” she added.
Toxic Public Reactions and Online Bullying
Funke revealed she was falsely accused online over a matter related to a cast member she had worked with. She clarified that the actor in question was merely a professional colleague, and the accusation was baseless.
“This person came to act in my movie, got paid, and left. I had nothing to do with their personal issues. Yet I was accused online—at a time I was mourning and barely surviving.”
She highlighted how these online attacks added to her emotional trauma and forced her to speak out live on social media for the first time in her career.
Support, Strength, and Moving Forward
Despite all the challenges, Funke Akindele emphasized her resolve to move forward and continue building her career while being a dedicated mother.
“I have to work, I have to raise my boys, and I have to be strong for them,” she said with resilience.
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