Nollywood star Funke Akindele surprised viewers during her appearance on WithChude Live when she spoke candidly about her battle with grief and her decision to seek professional help.
Best known for creating the hit comedy franchise Jenifa and directing the box-office success Battle on Buka Street, Akindele revealed that the pressure to stay strong nearly broke her.
“I told myself I can’t continue like this. You need to speak,” she confessed, explaining that therapy provided a safe space to voice the emotions she could not share publicly.
Akindele shared how the loss of her mother left a deep void she initially tried to hide from fans and colleagues. Fearing gossip and judgment, she stayed silent—until therapy offered her a much-needed release.
“Things I couldn’t tell people out there, I spoke to my therapist. And I’m better,” she said, sending a powerful message that seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but strength.
Midway through the interview, the conversation took a bold turn as Akindele hinted at a political comeback. She reminded viewers of her 2022 run as a deputy governor candidate in Lagos State and made her intentions clear: “Ask me if I am going into politics again. Yes I am.”
Her statement reignited public interest and speculation about her next steps in public service.
“I ventured into politics to change lives. I will run for office again,” she declared, reinforcing her commitment to making a broader social impact.
Throughout the interview, Akindele credited her success to faith, discipline, and an unwillingness to settle for mediocrity. By opening up about mental health and grief, she challenged long-standing taboos—especially in a region where therapy is still often stigmatized.
Her honesty has already sparked conversations among fans and fellow creatives about the importance of self-care and emotional resilience.
As Funke Akindele charts her next chapter—whether behind the camera or on the campaign trail—her journey from silent suffering to vocal advocacy stands as an inspiration. She has turned personal pain into creative energy and community action, proving that vulnerability and ambition can not only coexist but can also drive meaningful change.