By Cynthia Johnson
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has revealed she lost some good deals owing to the end of her marriage with her estranged husband, JJC Skillz.
In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the screen diva disclosed her divorce had repercussions on her career and personal life, as she lost some business opportunities, but refused to let it break her, crediting her mother for playing a crucial role in helping her navigate through this difficult period.
“You know I cried, lost some good deals then, but I didn’t let it break me. Thank God for my mum who encouraged me to put more effort to work. I channeled the energy to work and I kept saving more. I didn’t let the situation break me down,” she said.
Quest Times reports that Akindele while discussing the challenges she faced in her marriage to JJC Skillz which ended in a highly publicized divorce in 2022, also revealed she rushed into marriage due to societal pressure and experienced difficulties in her marriage as a result.
Akindele concluded by offering advice to young women, urging them to learn from her experiences and avoid rushing into marriage. The mother of two emphasized the importance of taking one’s time and getting to know a partner well before making a commitment.
“Take your time, if you rush in, you will rush out. You know, I just wanted to get married. I want to do things right, have children, and all that.
“When I went into the marriage, it didn’t work fine. And it ended in a very bad way, in social media, the noise was everywhere. I was actually filming and somebody called me and told me, I wanted to die!”