‘I’m Raising My Kids Alone’ – Funke Akindele Opens Up As She Talks About The Emotional Toll Of Multiple Setbacks In Her Life
Award-winning actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, as publicly accused her estranged husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, known as JJC Skillz, of neglecting his responsibilities toward their children.
In an emotional interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the mother of two disclosed that she has been solely responsible for raising their twin boys following the breakdown of their marriage in 2022.
Akindele and JJC Skillz got married in 2016 and welcomed their twins in 2018. However, in June 2022, JJC announced their separation via Instagram, stating that unresolved issues regarding child custody and business interests remained.
He said at the time,
“I’m making this announcement to clear the public that we both are pursuing separate lives. We still have issues such as the custody and wellbeing of our children to be addressed, as well as business interests which need to be disentangled but I have no doubt that these will be resolved in one way or the other.”
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However, in her recent interview, Akindele opened up about the emotional toll of multiple setbacks in her life, including her mother’s death, a failed political campaign, and the collapse of her marriage.
The multi-talented actress further revealed that she is the only one raising their children. While speaking about her loss during the 2023 election, Akindele said she was depressed and went through a lot after her mother’s death.
She said:
“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 also recalled a rare moment when she broke down publicly in frustration, overwhelmed by accusations and expectations. She continued:
“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?
“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.”