Funke Adesiyan
Funke Adesiyan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shukurat Funke Adesiyan[1] |
| Citizenship |  Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Olabisi Onabanjo University[2] New York Film Academy |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2003–2011 |
| Known for | Eti Keta, Obinrin Ale |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (2018 to present) |
| Other political affiliations | People's Democratic Party |
| Awards | Best of Nollywood award Revelation of the year |
Funke Adesiyan is a Nigerian film actress, politician and personal assistant on domestic and social events to Aisha Buhari, the Nigeria’s Former First Lady.[3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Adesiyan hails from Ibadan, Oyo State. She attended Time and Tide International School, Ibadan City academy, Saint Anne's School, and Oriwu College Ikorodu for both her elementary and post-elementary school. She holds both a bachelor's degree in Performing Arts and a Diploma in Law from Olabisi Onabanjo University.[5] Adesiyan studied filmmaking and directing at the New York Film Academy.[6]
Career
[edit]Acting
[edit]Adesiyan started acting professionally in 2003.[5]
Politics
[edit]In 2011, Funke Adesiyan joined active politics when she became the southwest coordinator for Ibrahim Shekarau's presidential campaign. In 2014, she became the second entertainer to win a primary election, after Desmond Elliot.[7][8][9] She contested but lost in the 2015 Oyo State House of Assembly election under the People's Democratic Party.[10]
In 2019, Adesiyan was appointed as the personal assistant on domestic and social events to Aisha Buhari.[11][12][13]
Filmography
[edit]- Eti Keta (2011) as Adedun
- Obinrin Ale (2009) as Folake
- Ayoku Leyin
- Aparo
- Kakaaki
Awards and nomination
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Revelation of the Year (Female) | Ayoku Leyin | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Eti Keta | Nominated | [14] |
References
[edit]- ^ The Eagle Online (June 27, 2020). "Buhari's aide eulogises Ajimobi". The Eagle Online. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ Akinwale, Funsho (July 28, 2013). "Lagos agent battles star actress, Funke Adesiyan, over Lekki home". The Eagle Online. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "Funke Adesiyan bags Ooni of Ife's excellence award - Punch Newspapers". Punch Newspapers. January 31, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (October 17, 2019). "Nollywood actress, Funke Adesiyan becomes Aisha Buhari's aide". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ a b "Acting doesn't pay my bills – Funke Adesiyan - Punch Newspapers". Punch Newspapers. September 11, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "Celebrities to boycott Tuface's protest - Nigeria and World News". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. January 29, 2017. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (December 17, 2017). "10 months after blasting Buhari, Actress Funke Adesiyan dumps PDP for APC". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ Abubakar, Murtala (October 7, 2018). "Actress Funke Adesiyan clinches APC ticket for Oyo assembly election". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ Olumide, Mosope (2018-10-08). "Actress Funke Adesiyan Cries Out After Her APC House of Assembly Ticket Was Allegedly Given To Another". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ "Entertainers in politics - Punch Newspapers". Punch Newspapers. May 28, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ Bamidele, Michael (October 17, 2019). "Nollywood Actress, Funke Adesiyan Appointed As Aisha Buhari's Aide". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ "Funke Adesiyan: No Big Deal Running Late Nights". The Nation Newspaper. 2017-03-18. Retrieved 2022-08-05.
- ^ "Nollywood Actress, Funke Adesiyan Appointed As Aisha Buhari's Aide". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-10-17. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
- ^ "Nse, Omotola, Genevieve, Uche for Best of Nollywood Awards". Daily Trust. September 17, 2011. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
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