“This moment was truly emotional for me” – Funke Akindele speaks on her visit to the Emir of Ilorin as she receives blessings and prayers from the monarch (Video)

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 Funke Akindele has spoken about her visit to the Emir of Ilorin. Funke Akindele and Emir of Ilorin Sharing a clip from the courtesy visit, Funke described it as an emotional visit as she appreciated the monarch for his warm reception. She also appreciated her colleagues, road managers and more for their support. Funke Akindele and Emir of Ilorin 

“I’m deeply grateful for the royal blessings and prayers from our father, His Royal Highness, The Emir of Ilorin. This moment is truly emotional for me, and I appreciate the warm reception I’ve received. Thank You, God, for journey mercies. Thank you, my darling @thecuteabiola, for your support.

 God bless you. @adekunle_tv5 God bless the work of your hands. To my sweethearts: @theprettyfola, @thepastorpikin, @funmiawelewa, I’m grateful. My crew, road managers turned brothers, @piusfatoke and @officialeasyfilms, God bless you. Ilorin, you are amazing. @juicyjeff1, my relentless videographer, thank you. To God be the glory”. Funke Akindele and Emir of Ilorin Just hours ago, Funke had shattered records as her 2025 Cinema movie, Behind The Scenes, grossed N2,100,000,000 in a month. Expressing excitement, she credited her big win to God being in motion and expressed gratitude to Him. Funke, had beaten her previous record as her 2024 Cinema movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa grossed 1.6 billion.

I’m deeply grateful for the royal blessings and prayers from our father, His Royal Highness, The Emir of Ilorin. This moment is truly emotional for me, and I appreciate the warm reception. Thank You, God, for journey mercies.

Thank you, my darling @thecuteabiola for your… pic.twitter.com/T32JQA4om8

— Funke Akindele (@funkeakindele) January 12, 2026

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