Funke Akindele Breaks Down In Tears After Being Trolled About Neglecting Late Jumoke [Video]

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Funke Akindele, the producer of "Jenifa’s Diaries," addressed accusations of neglect towards the late actress Aderounmu Adejumoke. Aderounmu, known for her role as Esther in the series, reportedly sought help during her illness, with her brother Adeola Aderounmu hinting on Instagram that attempts to contact Akindele were unsuccessful.

Akindele, in an emotional Instagram Live session on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, expressed her surprise at the situation, stating she was unaware of Aderounmu’s illness until a disturbing comment on social media caught her attention.

Clarifying that her relationship with Aderounmu was strictly professional, Akindele said she was unaware of any personal issues beyond work. She also revealed attempts to contact Aderounmu's brother after her passing went unanswered.

“I sent a message to that guy. He saw it. He didn’t reply. I said I’m so sorry. I didn’t know anything about your sister.”

Akindele expressed regret over the misunderstanding and stated her willingness to support others in need, citing instances where she has provided assistance without seeking public acknowledgment.

She also shared personal struggles, including the loss of her mother during the COVID-19 pandemic and challenges within her personal and professional life.

“I give randomly. I see people doing stuff and support them. What more do you want me to do? Please,” she said.

“I had to do this because this has to do with somebody’s life. I’m so unhappy because personally, you don’t know what I am going through. I work hard, ‘round the clock. People will say ‘Ooh she doesn’t support her colleagues. She doesn’t attend events.’ I live in Amen Estate, Eleko. That is where my studio is. Before I drive down to Lekki or Ikoyi for an event,” she said the event would have ended.

“I don’t beef any filmmaker. I face my thing. The record I have been able to break is by the grace of God. Do not forget I have got my trying moments too. During COVID remember my mom passed on. Politics? I was backlashed. Marriage, remember? Somebody now said you will lose your children. I think that is too much.”

“I was depressed, I lost my mother & my marriage. Stop saying I’ll bvry my own children. I have my trying moments too”

See the video below:

“I was depressed, I lost my mother & my marriage. Stop saying I’ll bvry my own children. I have my trying moments too”

- Funke Akindele cries as she debunks allegations about Jumoke Aderounmu pic.twitter.com/3vULjV9nNy

— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) April 9, 2024

Source: PM News

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