One thing about Funke Akindele is that she will always give whatever movie character she plays her all – physically, mentally and emotionally.
Nigerians are in awe of the new announcement made by the actress concerning a new movie she is about to release.
Funke Akindele noted that for her new movie, she had to lose about 12 kg to be able to fit into the character.
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The actress and mother of twins also paired up the post with pictures that depicted her new look, while asking her fans to guess the movie title.
The actress’ acting prowess has always marvelled at her fans, who often wonder where she gathers her strength from.
It will be recalled that Funke Akindele’s newly premiered movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa (ELJ) has grossed over N1.5 billion in box office sales.
This is an incredible feat, a history maker and a record breaker.
Funke’s post caption reads:
“I gained an extra 12kg to fit into this new character! Can you guess the title of the movie? #comingsoon.”
See the new post below:
Funke Akindele spurs online reactions
OSG compiled some reactions below:
@ayosojumiadeniyi:
“That’s how to know a true thespian. When they sacrifice things to become a particular character. I remember when you had to gain weight for FAR FROM HOME, too. You know your craft, Momma, and you are DEDICATED to it!!!🙌 I’m watching and learning every day.”
@sassytianah:
“How will someone gain weight just to fit in for a movie 😩 This auntie na Legend 😍.”
@chicn_fabrtw:
“Imagine struggling to lose some weight and finally achieving it, then you have to gain more weight to fit into a character just to make us learn, laugh and enjoy movies 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 It’s beyond human imagination. God bless every hustle 🙌🙌🙌🙌.”
@everythingfurniture.ng:
“Where’s that person who said she should hit the gym few weeks ago? Now you know it was for a purpose right?”
@churchboi2o2:
“Jesus Christ another one coming we are not even done with ELJ @funkejenifaakindele who are you 😮 your energy is from above.”
@adedoyinaderonke_ :
“Finding meee is near!!!!!! Get ready for this new character it’s a tsunami!!! something different from the desk of Funke Akindele network😍😍.”
@anendlessbeing__:
“Time to carry your matter on my head again!!!!!!!”
@thenikkymore:
“Finding me. I don Dey wait so tey I don Dey loose weight 😂😂.”
@kolanath:
“Then after…..the struggle to shed the weight 😮….. Well done! #LifeOfAnActor.”
@amol_couture:
“Anything for the craft. Studying closely.”
@ronkkybebe:
“Finding me is coming.”
@lingeriebytemmy:
“E gbe wa debe,we are readyyyyyyyyyyyy.”
@kamo_state:
“It’s time for FINDING ME, let’s Fxcking goooooooo❤️.”
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