Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has come to the defense of her senior colleague, Funke Akindele, amidst allegations that she abandoned Jumoke Aderounmu, a junior colleague who has passed away.
Taking to her Instagram page, Bimbo revealed that 10 years ago, the late Folake Oshadare, one of Nollywood’s make-up artists had revealed to her how Funke was sending monthly money for her medication as she was a cancer patient.
Bimbo stated that she remembered calling her sister and mother and telling them of Funke’s sweet gesture which moved her to tears
Making a case for her, Bimbo noted how Funke isn’t perfect and no one is, but she is sure that Funke is an Angel in her own way and she has her own shortcomings.
“About 10yrs ago I saw the late folake oshadare ( one of our make-up artists ) at Ikeja & we exchanged phone numbers. She called me that very day & said I should please help her with some money to buy her drugs cos she was a cancer patient. In her words, @funkejenifaakindele was the one giving her money for the drugs every month. Yes, EVERY MONTH. But she couldn’t get through to Funke cos she was not in the country reason she asked me for help. I remember calling my sister & even telling my mum about Funke’s kind gesture, in fact, I was moved to tears.
Funke is not perfect & no one is, but I know that this lady right here is an Angel in her own way. We all have our shortcomings but with what I know & heard about Funke, please let’s give it to her
May God Almighty continue to guide & guard our steps”.
