Funke Akindele arrested for hosting party for violating restriction order

Funke Akindele, Nollywood actress, has been arrested by the Lagos state police command for hosting a party, in contravention of the lockdown order in the state. According to The Punch, the movie star was whisked to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti (SCID), Yaba on Sunday evening. Meanwhile the renowned actress, also known as Jenifa, earlier apologised after coming under fire for hosting the celebrity-studded house party amidst the Coronavirus lockdown. The actress who hosted the party to celebrate her husband, JJC Skillz— Abdulrasheed Bello’s birthday—in their Amen Estate home,…

Funke Akindele To Star In Hollywood Movie, Avengers

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa has been named to be among stars who will feature in Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity Wars. Akindele’s name was published on a website, IMDB, the movie database website owned by Amazon. Jennifer will be a member of ‘Dora Milaje’, a team of women who serve as personal bodyguards of the Black Panther, the spiritual leader of Wakanda. The actress will act alongside Scarlett Johansson, Bernicio Del Toro, and Chris Evans. The storyline of the new series reads, “The Avengers and their allies have…