Award-winning Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has described herself as an “Extremist” in relationships, admitting she loves intensely and is unafraid to sever ties when necessary.
Speaking on The Morayo Show, Akindele stated that her passionate nature shapes her attitude to partnerships.
According to her, “Morayo, I must say, I’m not proud of that, and I’m proud of it. There must be a balance.
“I’m an extremist. I love so hard. I’m real. I’m like this. I’m not perfect. I can be troublesome. Yes, I can be. I’m tough.”
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Recalling his counsel on the value of accepting people for who they are, she also acknowledged fellow actor Uzee Usman for assisting her in facing some of her shortcomings.
“You see, this one, number one, the way this boy is doing no good. But number one, you be leader. You go there, accept people as they are. No be every door you go, they close, number one. You go just leave them, put them for a place. And for the first time, I sat down, and I was quiet.”
“I said the same way he talks now, true. I go try to manage. I’m an extremist. I love so hard,” she said
She also spoke about her late mother, who frequently reminded her that not everyone operates at her speed.
“Everybody’s not as smart as you, as fast as you. Calm down. It is good, but calm down,” she recalled her mother’s words.
She emphasised prioritising her mental health while navigating relationships.
She added, “Human relationships for me is very important, and I’m learning every day. But no matter what happens, my mental health is very important.”
The actress’s comments follow a recent incident where she ignored Toyin Abraham’s kneeling greeting at a film premiere.
