Funke Akindele speaks on inviting Falz to her house, how their relationship started
– Funke Akindele speaks on meeting Falz and how she got to like his music
– She also speaks on inviting him to her house while she cooked for him
– The actress adds that although they both share some closeness it is all work related and nothing more
Since their chemistry on the set of popular comedy series Jennifa’s Diary, rapper Falz and actress Funke Akindele have been rumoured to be in a pretty close relationship.
Funke Akindele
But Funke has cleared the air on the state of their affair adding that it is nothing but a work-based relationship.
Speaking to a Vanguard correspondent at the recent Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) which took place on Saturday, March 5 in Lagos, the actress explained how she met the rapper and comedian.
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She recounted listening to his album, liking his style of music and then meeting up with him at an event which led to getting his contacts.
They soon became comfortable together after which she invited him to her place and the everything else took shape from there.
She said: “I was listening to his rap one day and liked the way he rapped. So I met him during Dr Sid’s wedding and we exchanged contacts.
“So, we got talking and one day I invited him over to my place and he came with his manager. I cooked for him and we all ate. While we were discussing, I asked him if he would like to be featured as my boyfriend in the latest edition of Jennifer’s Diary and he responded positively. Apart from work relationship, we have nothing between us. We work together and enjoy ourselves, that’s all.”
Rapper Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana who is the son of respected Nigerian Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana
Funke Akindele is a lawyer turned actress. She started her career as an actress in the popular teen TV series I Need To Know. Since then, she has risen to the acme of Nollywood, earming her stripes both as an actress and as a movie producer.
Her acclaimed comedy TV series Jennifa’s Diaries won her the award for Best Actress in a comedy at the recent AMVCAs.
He was born in Lagos and is a graduate of the University of Reading, England. He was called to the bar in 2012 but left the legal profession shortly after practicing in his father’s chamber in pursuit of greatness in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
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In 2015, he released the album Stories That Touch which has several hit songs and has received rave reviews across various spheres of the Nigerian entertainment industry.
At the 2016 AMVCAs, he won the award for Best Actor in a Comedy for his appearance in Jennifa’s Diary.
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