If you are a Nigerian then the name Funke Akindele aka “Jenifa” brings a smile to your face even when you were upset previously. There are of cause a lot of you who do not know this strong willed and determined woman, here’s a brief introduction. Funke Akindele is one of the top leading actresses in nigeria, she is known for popularizing the uneducated Yoruba accent through her debut movie Jenifa which now has a spin-off hit series with the same tittle that aires across TV stations in Nigeria.

This hardworking woman started from humble beginnings, she was one of the lead actors in the popular united nations population fund (UNFPA) sponsored series known as “I need to know” which aired from 1998-2002 but her break through came with the movie “Jenifa”. This actress has stared in over a 100 movies and she has also won a lot of awards.

Today being the 24th of August so happens to be the actress 40th birthday and we at Shacara wish her a Happy Birthday by telling you that the actress and law degree graduate is not only formidable but she’s an unsung style star. Funke might not have an elaborate or over the top style but she dresses in such a fun and attractive way, one day she’s in jeans and another she’s in a dress that’s super stylish and elegant. You can say Funke Akindele is a chameleon when it comes to style because you never really know what to expect.