Funke Akindele Sponsors Videographer to UK Film School, Shares Update as He Begins His Study
- Funke Akindele has funded a study programme for her protégé, Jeffrey Oboh-Oshioke, popularly at the prestigious London Film Academy
- The content creator, who works closely with Funke on her movie sets, shared his emotional gratitude after arriving in London to begin the programme
- Juicyjeff described the opportunity as the realisation of a long-held dream, praising Funke for believing in his potential and opening the door for him
- A public affairs commentator, Ayo Adeleke heaped praises on Funke Akindele for her kind gesture
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Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has once again shown her support for young talents in the Nigerian film industry.
The movie star has reportedly funded a study programme for her protégé, Jeffrey Oboh-Oshioke, better known as Juicyjeff, at the London Film Academy.
Juicyjeff announced the exciting development on Instagram on Tuesday after arriving in the United Kingdom.
Source: Instagram
The content creator, who frequently works with Funke Akindele on her movie sets, is known for capturing behind-the-scenes moments and creating mobile video content.
Sharing his excitement, Juicyjeff credited Funke for helping him take a major step towards his filmmaking ambitions.
He described her gesture as one he would never take for granted, saying her generosity and belief in his abilities made the opportunity possible.
He wrote:
“My mummy, @funkejenifaakindele, out of her incredible generosity and genuine belief in me, has given me an opportunity I will never take for granted.”
Juicyjeff added that Funke had transformed what was once a dream discussed between them into something he could finally experience.
From Lagos to London
The filmmaker also documented his journey from Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos to Gatwick Airport in London.
Sharing clips from the trip, he described the journey as the beginning of a completely new chapter in his filmmaking career.
“This is not just another trip. It’s a new chapter, a new frame and definitely a bigger production!” he wrote.
Watch the Instagram video of Jeff as he lands in London here:
Reactions trail Jeff's message to Funke Akindele
Legit.ng compiled the comments of social media users below:
@uzee_usman stated:
"Jefffff who go dey shoot our content Aye mi temi bami congratulations baba mi loyalty will always pay and you are a patient person success will always locate you baba"
@iambimpeakintunde noted:
"Oko miiii , well deserved you are a great guy , humble and hardworking, cheers to more greatness"
@emmyskills_ shared:
"May God bless your hard work brother and make you successful enough to be others destiny helper. That’s my prayer for you Amen"
Source: Instagram
Analyst commends Funke Akindele
A public affairs commentator, Ayo Adeleke heaped praises on Funke Akindele for her kind gesture.
He stated:
"Funke Akindele deserves commendation for investing in talent development rather than merely giving her protégé financial support. Sending a young filmmaker to a respected institution like the London Film Academy can equip him with skills, networks and exposure that money alone cannot provide. If more established Nigerian creatives deliberately opened doors for the next generation, Nollywood’s future would be even brighter."
Funke Akindele speaks on sacrifices for success
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Funke Akindele disclosed the immense personal sacrifices she made while producing Behind The Scenes, which has grossed ₦2.7 billion at the Nigerian box office.
She disclosed that the project demanded sleepless nights, missed meals, and abandoning social events to stay fully committed to her work.
Now, the actress is finally enjoying rest and self-care after the film’s remarkable commercial success.
Source: Legit.ng
