Funke Akindele Thanks God at 49, Pledges to Nurture More Talents

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has celebrated her birthday with a message of gratitude to God and a renewed commitment to impacting the lives of others. Akindele, who marked her birthday on Monday, expressed appreciation to God for His faithfulness throughout the different seasons of her life, including her successes, mistakes and challenges. In a message shared on her social media pages, the actress said her heart was filled with gratitude for what God had done, what He was doing and what was still ahead. She described God as her “strength and shield”, saying she had received the grace to rise, learn and become better even during moments when she fell short. Akindele said her birthday prayer was simple: good health, long life, peace and the grace to continue walking in purpose.

The actress also prayed that her life and career would have an impact beyond herself by creating opportunities for others. She said she hoped to touch more lives, open more doors, nurture talents, raise new stars and provide people with opportunities to fulfil their potential. Akindele further pledged to continue giving back and growing, while expressing hope that her life would inspire others to believe in themselves, pursue their dreams and remain determined. She prayed that her life would remain a testimony and that the way she lives would encourage others to keep moving forward despite challenges. The filmmaker concluded her birthday message by thanking God and celebrating herself with the words, “Happy birthday to me.” According to widely published reports, Funke Akindele was born on August 24, 1977. As she begins another year, the actress’ message centres on gratitude, purpose, personal growth and a commitment to using her success to create opportunities and inspire others.

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