Award-winning Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has spoken candidly about her emotional struggles during her foray into politics, revealing that it led her to seek therapy for the first time.
In a heartfelt conversation with media personality Chude Jideonwo, posted on Instagram on Thursday, Akindele opened up about how the harsh criticisms and personal attacks she endured during her 2023 political campaign deeply affected her mental well-being.
Akindele contested as the Deputy Governorship candidate under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State during the last general election. While her political journey drew significant public interest, it also came with intense scrutiny and ridicule—particularly about her marital status.
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“There was one video I watched where women were mocking me for not having a husband, and I want to do politics. I broke down and cried. I told myself I needed to speak to a therapist, and I felt better,” she shared.
Despite having long understood the value of therapy, Akindele admitted she previously resisted seeking help out of concern that her private life could become public fodder.
“Right from the scratch, I’ve always known that therapy was important, but never submitted to it because I didn’t want them to carry my gist. I kept acting strong while they were throwing everything at me,” she said.
Famous for her blockbuster films, Akindele used her experience to shed light on the importance of mental health support, urging others facing emotional challenges not to remain silent.
“I want to advise you out there that it is very important to speak up,” she concluded.
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