RONKE OSHODI-OKE REVEALS THE SOFTER SIDE OF STRICT FUNKE AKINDELE

Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi-Oke has praised her colleague, Funke Akindele, describing the filmmaker and actress as a kind and generous person despite her reputation for being strict and demanding.

Ronke made the remarks while speaking about her personal experiences with Funke, explaining that the actress's firm personality does not reflect the compassionate side she has witnessed privately.

According to Ronke, Funke is someone who can be very strict, particularly in professional settings, but is also capable of showing considerable warmth and concern for people who need help.

She said people who visit Funke while going through difficult moments can leave her home feeling much better because of the way she encourages and supports them.

Ronke further revealed that Funke's generosity extends beyond close friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry. She said the actress has helped people from different backgrounds, including individuals she has encountered through social media.

The veteran actress also disclosed that Funke supported her financially before and during a period when she faced a health challenge. However, Ronke deliberately declined to disclose the exact amount she received, saying the discussion was taking place publicly online.

She described Funke as someone who prefers to assist people quietly without making her acts of kindness public or seeking recognition for them.

Ronke stressed that her comments were not motivated by any current professional relationship between the two actresses. She pointed out that she had not featured in Funke's recent film projects and therefore had no immediate work-related reason to praise her.

Instead, she said her assessment was based on her personal knowledge of Funke and the experiences she has had with her away from the cameras.

While acknowledging that Funke can be demanding and direct, Ronke maintained that these qualities coexist with genuine compassion and generosity.

She described Funke as a good and blessed woman who regularly helps people facing difficult circumstances, often without publicising the assistance she provides.

Ronke's comments have offered a different perspective on the popular actress, highlighting the contrast between Funke's well-known strict professional approach and the private generosity that colleagues say she demonstrates.

The revelation also underscores the less visible ways some celebrities support people around them, with Ronke suggesting that Funke's charitable acts are often carried out privately rather than for publicity.