Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has spoken about her experience raising her children alone after her separation from estranged husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, popularly known as JJC Skillz.
The pair, who married in 2016 and welcomed their twin children in 2018, publicly announced their separation in June 2022, with JJC Skillz stating on Instagram that they were “pursuing separate lives” and addressing issues such as child custody and business interests.
In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, shared on Instagram Thursday, Akindele opened up about her role in raising their children and the emotional toll she has faced.
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Reflecting on the loss of her mother and the challenges of the 2023 elections, she shared her struggles with depression.
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“I do not like to mourn. I remember when my mom passed on, I just wanted to get out of it quickly. I like to get out of the situation quickly. I do not allow myself to break down, and it affected me after my mom’s death. And I almost died,” she said.
Akindele also recounted a moment of emotional vulnerability when she went live on social media to address online accusations. “My heart was aching and something happened online. For the first time I took my phone, I went live on social media and I’m like, you all should leave me alone. Do I know this person? No, this person came to act in my movie, got paid, and left. Why are you accusing me of something I didn’t do wrong?”
She continued, “Do you know what I’m going through? I lost my mum, my marriage fell apart, I lost in politics, I have to get back to work, I have to earn a living. I have children I’m raising alone and you are stressing me. So, for the first time, I cried. I broke down for weeks.”
Akindele’s emotional interview shed light on the personal struggles she has faced while managing her career and raising her children after her separation from JJC Skillz.
Watch her speak below…
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