Award-winning actress Funke Akindele has called herself an “extremist” in relationships, acknowledging that she loves deeply and isn’t scared to break things up when needed.
While acknowledging the need for balance, Akindele stated in an interview on The Morayo Show that her passionate nature shapes her attitude to partnerships.
“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,” she said.
She also credited fellow actor Uzee Usman with helping her confront some of her flaws, recalling his advice on the importance of accepting people as they are.
“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 be. 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, I was quiet.”
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“I said the same way he talks now true. I go try to manage. I’m an extremist. I love so hard,” she said
The actress 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.
