Box-Office record breaker Funke Akindele celebrates 49 years

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele, popularly known as ‘Jenifa,’ has celebrated her 49th birthday.

The actress took to her verified Instagram page, to celebrate the milestone, expressing gratitude to God for His blessings, guidance and protection throughout her journey.

“Today is my birthday. My heart is full of gratitude to God for all he has done is doing, and all that is still to come. Through every season, lesson, win, mistake and challenge, God has remained my strength and shield. Even in moments when I have fallen short, he has given me the grace to rise, learn, keep going and become better,” she wrote.

Akindele revealed that her wish for the coming years is her being able to touch more lives and open more doors for people. She stressed that she never wants to stop giving back and growing, adding that she wants her life and story to be an inspiration to others.

”Today, my prayer is simple; that God blesses me with good health, long life, peace and the grace to keep walking in purpose. I pray that my life continues to mean something beyond me. That I can touch more lives, open more doors, nurture more talents, raise more stars and give others the opportunity to become everything God has called them to be. May I never stop giving back may I never stop growing. May my life remain a testimony, and may the way I live inspire others to believe, dream keep going. Thank You, Lord. Happy birthday to me,” she added.