Award-winning Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has shared a deeply emotional experience that led her to seek therapy for the first time in her life.
In a candid conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the Battle on Buka Street star revealed how being mocked for not having a husband during her political campaign affected her emotionally.
Funke Akindele, who ran for the position of Deputy Governor of Lagos State in the 2023 general elections under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), faced widespread attention and criticism due to her political ambitions. She recounted a specific moment that deeply impacted her:
“There was one video I watched where women were mocking me for not having a husband, and I want to do politics. I broke down and cried. I told myself I needed to speak to a therapist, and I felt better.”
Although Akindele had always believed in the importance of therapy, she had never sought it before, fearing public scrutiny and gossip.
“Right from the scratch, I’ve always known that therapy was important, but never submitted to it because I didn’t want them to carry my gist. I kept acting strong while they were throwing everything at me,” she said.
The actress, known for her record-breaking films in Nigeria, urged others dealing with emotional pain to reach out for help. “I want to advise you out there that it is very important to speak up,” she concluded.
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