Tobi Makinde, a rising luminary whose performance as 'Shina' in "A Tribe Called Judah" ignited fervent admiration among movie aficionados, has long been under the tutelage of the esteemed Funke Akindele. Their bond, forged over years of mentorship, has fueled gossip mills with rumors of a romantic entanglement, casting shadows of suspicion upon Tobi as the alleged catalyst behind the rift between Funke and her former spouse, JJC Skillz. Tobi, in viral interview, fearlessly addressed these rumors in a recent interview, confronting them with candor and clarity.
- In a recent exclusive interview, Tobi Makinde bravely confronted the swirling speculations of a burgeoning romance between himself and his esteemed industry mentor, the illustrious Funke Akindele.
- He fearlessly delved into the murky waters of controversy, addressing head-on the damning allegations pinning him as the catalyst behind the tumultuous split between Funke and her former husband, JJC Skillz.
- The stellar actor, renowned for his captivating performance in the cinematic sensation “A Tribe Called Judah,” didn’t hold back as he dished on his favorite character in the film, aside from his own standout role.
During a recent sit-down with media personality Bolanle Onistory, fast-rising Nigerian actor, Tobi Makinde, faced a barrage of questions regarding rumors about a romantic involvement with hus prominent mother figure in the movie industry, Funke Akindele.
Tobi Makinde unequivocally debunked the speculations about Funke Akindele dating younger men, including himself, during his appearance on the latest episode of the Oyinmomo podcast.
The 35-year-old movie star clarified that he has no involvement whatsoever in the split between Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz, stated that whatever happened between them is strictly between the two of them.
When discussing his favorite character besides his own in Funke Akindele’s blockbuster movie that he starred in, Tobi expressed a deep fondness for his colleague Uzor Arukwe’s renowned portrayal of Chidokie. He praised Arukwe’s interpretation of his role in the movie.
Tobi Makinde fondly recounted the moment when Funke Akindele graciously approached him, extended a captivating invitation to work with her.
With a touch of admiration in his tone, he painted a picture of the enchanting experience, emphasized how Akindele’s gesture marked a beautiful turning point in his professional journey.
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Filmmaker, Funke Akindele’s film, “A Tribe Called Judah,” made an impressive mark at the box office, amassing a total of N1. 5 billion across cinemas in Nigeria, the UK, and other African nations and bagged nominations at the forthcoming AMVCA awards.