3rd October, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has accepted Big Brother Naija’s ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Wanni’s request to join her movie production team.
Wanni on Wednesday, during a conversation with other housemates on the ongoing season 9 edition of the show, expressed interest in the role.
She said, “Me, I want to be in Funke Akindele’s and Kunle Afolayan’s production.
“Funke Akindele is very big. The quality of her movies is top notch and she has been in the game. She’s OG.”
Sharing the video, an X user @GloriaNapier9 tagged the actress and urged her to consider Wanni’s request.
She wrote, “@funkeakindele your highness ma. No one does it like you ma, please hear our baby’s request. Thank you in advance.”
Confirming her acceptance of Wanni’s wish, Akindele in a now trending post on X, reshared the clip and wrote: “Will be waiting. All the best dear.”
This year’s BBNaija premiered on July 28 with the unveiling of 28 housemates paired up in a team of 14.
The grand prize for this season is a spectacular N100 million, which includes a cash prize and an SUV, with additional sponsored prizes to be announced.
The ongoing show will run for 10 weeks with the finale on Sunday, October 6, 2024.