@ms_tego: Funke Akindele Opens Up About Creating Jenifa, the Character That Changed Her Career Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has spoken about the inspiration behind her beloved character, Jenifa, which propelled her into mainstream stardom and became one of the most recognisable characters in Nigerian entertainment. During a sit-down interview with CNN's Larry Madowo in Lagos, the award-winning actress explained why she created Jenifa and the story behind the character that transformed her career. 📹 @CNN