Funke Akindele Reveals D’banj as the Muse Behind Iconic Jenifa Character
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele shared a touching story in a video about how singer Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, known as D’banj, encouraged her to continue with her popular Jenifa series.
While speaking at D’banj’s 20th-anniversary celebration, Funke said that D’banj was the person who, with God’s guidance, motivated her to keep the Jenifa brand going.
She recalled meeting D’banj for the first time at a club, where he asked her if she was working on sequels to Jenifa, a series he enjoyed.
D’banj even provided financial support to help her produce more sequels, leading to the creation of “The Return of Jenifa.”
Praising D’banj for his support, Funke described him as more than just a musician but a movement.
She also announced a new movie titled “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” set to release in December.
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