Funke Adesiyan
Nigerian film actress
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Funke Adesiyan ⓘ is a Nigerian film actress, politician and personal assistant on domestic and social events to Aisha Buhari, the Nigeria's Former First Lady.[3][4]
Funke Adesiyan | |
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| Born | Shukurat Funke Adesiyan[1] |
| Citizenship |  Nigeria |
| Education | Olabisi Onabanjo University[2] New York Film Academy |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2003–2011 |
| Known for | Eti Keta, Obinrin Ale |
Political party | All Progressives Congress (2018 to present) |
Other political affiliations | People's Democratic Party |
| Awards | Best of Nollywood award Revelation of the year |
Early life and education
Adesiyan hails from Ibadan, Oyo State. She attended Time and Tide International School, Ibadan City academy, Saint Anne's School, and Oriwu College Ikorodu for both her elementary and post-elementary school. She holds both a bachelor's degree in Performing Arts and a Diploma in Law from Olabisi Onabanjo University.[5] Adesiyan studied filmmaking and directing at the New York Film Academy.[6]
Career
Acting
Adesiyan started acting professionally in 2003.[5]
Politics
In 2011, Funke Adesiyan joined active politics when she became the southwest coordinator for Ibrahim Shekarau's presidential campaign. In 2014, she became the second entertainer to win a primary election, after Desmond Elliot.[7][8][9] She contested but lost in the 2015 Oyo State House of Assembly election under the People's Democratic Party.[10]
In 2019, Adesiyan was appointed as the personal assistant on domestic and social events to Aisha Buhari.[11][12][13]
Filmography
- Eti Keta (2011) as Adedun
- Obinrin Ale (2009) as Folake
- Ayoku Leyin
- Aparo
- Kakaaki
Awards and nomination
| Year | Award | Category | work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Revelation of the Year (Female) | Ayoku Leyin | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Eti Keta | Nominated | [14] | |
