What Funke Akindele Did For Me – Pa James Speaks

By Ayodele Oluwafemi

Veteran actor, Ajirebi Kayode Olasehinde popularly known as Pa James has made clarification on his new apartment which she said came after Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele helped to pay the rent.

On Tuesday, July 7,  Nollywood actor, Kunle Afod, posted a picture of Pa James’ house submerged in water, with the caption “Let’s come together to support Pa James. This is his house overtaken by flood. God will help you as you lend your helping hand.”

On the next day, another Nollywood actress, Kemi Korede, took to her Instagram handle to post the picture of Funke Akindele, with a caption appreciating her.

She wrote, “On behalf of PA JAMES, I Want to say Big thank you to @funkejenifaakindele for the new apartment given to him by you. God bless you so much for your good heart. your type is so rare..you are a gem. Almighty God will continue to make way for you where dier seems to be no way.”

The development sparked insinuations that Funke Akindele has gifted a new house to Pa James.

Reacting to the development, Pa James, in a video posted on the Instagram handle of Kunle Afod, appreciated fans and Nollywood celebrities who came to his rescue.

Pa James said Funke Akindele did not buy him a new house, but paid for a rented apartment for him, pending the time the flood will be taken under control.

He said, (in Yoruba but interpreted to English)

“I really appreciate the support I got during this problem. I’m overwhelmed with the level of support that came from different quarters… I want to quickly clear the air, I won’t lie. I really appreciate the support of Funke Akindele by she did not buy a new house for me. She paid for an apartment for me to rent for the meantime.

“As I was passing through the street, some boys met and started shouting that “Pa James, we are coming to that your new house that Funke Akindele bought for you” I was surprised. I really appreciate her support.”

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