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Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Bello, has added a brand new Lexus SUV to her garage of cars.

The award-winning actress popularly known as Jenifa acquired a 2020 Lexus SuperSports LX 570 worth millions of naira.

Sharing the good news her husband, JJC Skillz, took to his official Instagram to make the announcement, and congratulate Funke on her latest acquisition.

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“Congratulations @funkejenifaakindele Hard work pays my darling. Congratulations for your new ride. Thank you to all the jenifa”, he captioned the video.

Akindele came into the limelight after starring in popular United Nations Population Fund ( UNFPA)-sponsored ‘sitcom I Need to Know,’ which ran from 1998 to 2002.

Funke played Bisi, a curious but highly intelligent secondary school student. Funke Akindele’s big break came in 2008 when she appeared in the movie Jenifa.

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