Funke Akindele: A timeline of her relationships and marriage

Let's take a quick peek into the life of one of Nollywood's most influential actresses with a career log of two decades; Funke Akindele, who has shown consistency in mastering her craft and being the best at it.

Although everyone perceives the Nollywood actress as having a tough skin and a rugged outlook on life, Funke has had her fair share of heartbreak and happy moments.

Clacified gives a timeline of all the moments in her relationships and marriages.

Funke Akindele's first marriage

On May 26 2012, the actress Funke Akindele married Kehinde Almaroof Oloyede, aka “Kenny Doo”.

In May 2013, there were hints of crisis in the marriage as the star actress Funke appeared on the red carpet for events without her husband by her side.

On July 11, 2013, the couple divorced after citing irreconcilable differences. News about her marriage went viral as her ex-husband Kehinde announced it on Facebook in a now-deleted post.

In August 2021, Funke spoke about why her first marriage hit the rocks.

“You know, I just wanted to get married,” Akindele-Bello said. “I want to do things right, have children and all that. And I went into the (first) marriage; it didn’t work fine. And it ended in a very bad way, in social media, the noise was everywhere. I was actually filming, and somebody called me and told me I wanted to die!

As the news of her failed marriage went viral, Funke poured herself into her acting career.

“You know I cried, lost some good deals then. But I didn’t let it break me.” She said.

Funke Akindele meets JJC Skillz

Later in 2013, after her first marriage ended, Funke Akindele met JJC Skillz, now her ex husband.

According to JJC Skillz, he met the screen diva when she needed someone to direct her "Jenifa's Diary" Tv series.

“When I met her, I just met someone that wanted a director for her TV show; Jenifa’s Diary. That was in 2013.

January 2015-Sparks had begun to fly, and there was love tension between the two, even though they tried to keep their relationship professional.

"We tried to keep the whole work as professional as possible, but along the line, emotions ran high, and that's how I proposed to her." JJC Skillz disclosed in an interview.

January 19, 2016 - Speculations of their love bond and news headlines were buzzing about Funke Akindele finding love again in the arms of music producer JJC Skillz.

From reports, the couple were reportedly spotted in London, and the actress was reported to have been visiting London a lot.

February 2016 - JJC Skillz and Funke Akindele were prepped and ready to walk down the aisle. The 'Jenifa' star had agreed to marry the London-based musician Abdul Rasheed Bello, JJC Skillz, after he asked her hand in marriage.

"I’m a romantic person, so I gave her a dose of it. It wasn’t in an open place because only very few people knew it then. So, that day, she came home to meet flowers and candles everywhere; quite a romantic set-up. When she saw it, she had no choice but to say ‘Yes’.” JJC Skillz reveals.

March 2016 - Akindele and Bello were spotted at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

The " couple" were seen showing a public display of affection as they left the Eko Hotel Conference Centre venue of the awards ceremony together on March 5, 2016.

April 2016 - Funke Akindele finally cleared the air on her relationship as she confirmed her engagement to JJC in an interview. Speaking with Saturday Beats, Funke said, "I really don’t like discussing my private life anymore because it pays to keep that part of your life secret…. it is better to keep matters of the heart close to the heart.

April 2016 - Funke Akindele met the parents of JJC.

In a heartwarming video, JJC Skillz's mum said a prayer for Funke Akindele alongside a photo of the actress with Skillz's kids.

June 2016 - The "Jenifa" star, Funke, further confirmed she and JJC Skillz would be together forever as she displayed her engagement ring.

Funke Akindele married JJC Skillz

August 2016 - Award-winning actress Funke Akindele married JJC who is now ex husband in a secret wedding ceremony on August 23, 2016, in London.

Akindele confirmed that, indeed, a wedding took place by using her husband's surname, Abdul Rasheed Bello, JJC Skillz, on all her social media handles.

On December 22, 2018, Funke and JJC welcomed their twin babies. Funke’s sister, Ayo Ola-Muhammed, broke the news on Instagram on Saturday.

The boys arrived on a Friday in Los Angeles, U.S. They were the couple’s first children since they tied the knot in 2016 in the United Kingdom.

The 47-year-old actress lost a set of twins in 2017. A popular pastor, Olagorioye Faleyimu who predicted that the actress would remain childless, was trolled by Nigerians on social media.

Akindele also confirmed the good news in a post thanking God for giving her a 'new name'.

April 11, 2022- Rumours spread on alleged trouble in Funke Akindele and JJC's paradise.

In the heat of the rumours, taking to the comment section on a TikTok post, a young boy identified online as Beniboibb reacted to the post that claimed all was not well in the marriage. The young boy is the son of JJC Skillz and Funke Akindele's stepson.

According to him, Funke is not actually what people think she is. Not stopping there, Benito added that he lived in their house for two years, and it was horrible.

However, JJC Skillz, Beniboibb's father, debunked all crisis claims in their marriage.

In a post shared on his Instagram, JJC, implied that their marriage is good.

He wrote, “The only rock that stays steady and the only institution I know that works is marriage.

“London is cool, but I’m missing home @funkejenifaakindele my love have loads of fun with the children. See you soon at home. Don’t let anyone spoil your vibes, Bellos forever #devilisaliar.”

Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz's divorce

On the 30th of June, 2022, JJC took to his Instagram page to announce that they are no more together after six years of marriage. JJC wrote on his Instagram page;

“Dear friends and family, I need to let you know that Funke and I have separated. While it lasted, we shared a lot of things together and have created two beautiful children."

"The last two years have been extremely difficult for us. I know I have tried my best to fix things but I believe it is beyond repair now."

“Three months ago at Funke’s insistence, I moved out of the house. Aside from the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, I have not been able to get Funke to sit down in an amicable manner to discuss the future of our relationship."

“I am making this announcement, so that the public is clear that we are both pursuing separate lives. We still have issues that need to be addressed such as the custody and wellbeing of our children, which is paramount, as well as business interests which need to be disentangled. But, I have no doubt that these will be resolved one way or the other.”

JJC Skillz also stated that they have been having marital crises for the past 2 years.

However, Funke wasn’t bothered as she kept celebrating her Oscar’s Academy Class (2022) invitation.

Report has it that the marriage crashed due to infidelity on the husband, JJC Skillz's side. 

Despite the fact that they are no longer together, both Funke and JJC Skillz are still doing well in their respective careers.