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]
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 |
Early life and education
editAdesiyan 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
editActing
editAdesiyan started acting professionally in 2003.[5]
Politics
editIn 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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