- Funke Akindele has shared a new development with her fans.
- The movie star shared the extra length she is willing to go, to fit perfectly into a movie role.
- Funke Akindele also rolled out pictures as proof and asked her fans to guess the title of the highly anticipated movie.
Nigerians are in awe of the new announcement made by actress cum filmmaker, Funke Akindele, concerning a new movie that is about to released.
One thing about Funke Akindele is that she will always give whatever movie character she plays her all — physically, mentally and emotionally.
With that in mind, the thespian shared that for a new movie role, she had to gain weight of about 12kg to be able to fit into the character.
The filmmaker and mother of twins also paired up the post with pictures that depicted the look, asking her fans to guess the movie title.
The actress’ acting prowess has always marvelled 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 N1.6 billion in box office sales. ELJ’s milestone is an incredible feat, a history maker and 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 photos and reactions to the post below:
ayosojumiadeniyi said: “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 
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chicn_fabrtw said: “Imagine struggling to loose some weight and you finally achieved 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 that said she should hit the gym few weeks ago ? Now you know it was for a purpose right?”
churchboi2o2 said: “Jesus Christ another one coming we are not even done with ELJ @funkejenifaakindele who are you 
your energy is from above.”
adedoyinaderonke_ said: “Finding meee is near!!!!!! Get ready for this new character it’s a tsunami!!! something different from the desk of Funke Akindele network.”
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