Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has publicly revealed that she is raising her children alone, accusing her estranged husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, known as JJC Skillz, of failing to take responsibility for their set of twins.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2016, welcomed their twins in 2018. However, following a series of public struggles, their relationship came to an end, and they have since separated.
In a recent statement, Funke Akindele expressed her frustration with her ex-husband’s lack of involvement in their children’s lives. She emphasised the challenges of raising her kids without his support, highlighting the emotional and physical toll it has taken on her. Despite this, she remains resolute in her role as a dedicated mother, focusing on providing a loving and stable environment for her children.
Funke’s admission comes as part of her continued advocacy for women’s empowerment and the importance of taking responsibility for one’s family, regardless of personal circumstances. Despite the difficulties she has faced, Funke Akindele continues to build her career and remains a prominent figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Recall that in June 2022, JJC Skillz announced his separation from the actress on his Instagram page.
He said, “I’m making this announcement to clear the public that we both are pursuing separate lives. We still have issues such as the custody and wellbeing of our children to be addressed, as well as business interests which need to be disentangled but I have no doubt that these will be resolved in one way or the other.”
However, speaking in her latest interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, the actress revealed that she is the only one raising their children.
While speaking about her loss during the 2023 election, Akindele said she was depressed and went through a lot after her mother’s death.
She said: “I do not like to mourn. I remember when my mom passed on, I just wanted to get out of it quickly. I like to get out of the situation quickly. I do not allow myself to break down, and it affected me after my mom’s death. And I almost died.
“My heart was aching and something happened online. For the first time I took my phone, I went live on social media and I’m like, you all should leave me alone. Do I know this person? No, this person came to act in my movie, got paid, and left. Why are you accusing me of something I didn’t do wrong?
“Do you know what I’m going through? I lost my mum, my marriage fell apart, I lost in politics, I have to get back to work, I have to earn a living. I have children I’m raising alone and you are stressing me. So, for the first time, I cried. I broke down for weeks.”
