Exactly one year and two months after their surprising divorce, Nollywood star Funke Akindele and her ex-husband, JJC Skillz, shared a reunion at the premiere of ‘She Must be Obeyed.’
In ‘She Must be Obeyed,’ Funke takes on the lead role in this captivating five-part mini-series that delves into the intriguing world of stardom and secrets, exclusively debuting on Prime Video on September 29.
Produced by SceneOne Entertainment, this series was directed by the once inseparable duo, three years before their divorce, marking what appears to be their final major collaboration under the banner of SceneOne Production, a company they co-founded in 2016.
Their marriage, which lasted six years, came to an end in July 2022, as announced by JJC Skillz on social media, despite being parents to twin sons.
However, the premiere of ‘She Must be Obeyed’ reunited the couple at an event graced by numerous Nollywood stars, including Femi Adebayo, Olumide Oworu, and Lateef Adedimeji.
Fans and admirers were pleasantly surprised by the unexpected reunion between the former power couple at the grand premiere of their latest mini-series.
One of the evening’s standout moments occurred when JJC Skillz and Funke Akindele were caught on camera being genuinely cordial, treating onlookers to an impromptu dance and an affectionate hug, leaving the audience in awe of their renewed friendship.
This reunion at ‘She Must be Obeyed’ recalls their previous encounter at the 2022 AMVCA awards, where they stood united despite ongoing divorce rumors.
Adding to the intrigue of their reunion is the fact that JJC Skillz has remarried, while Funke remains single.
This unexpected reunion marks their second public appearance together since their divorce announcement, the first being during the 2022 AMVCA awards ceremony in Lagos.
After seven years of marriage and the birth of twin sons in 2018, JJC Skillz and Funke Akindele went their separate ways. During their partnership, they achieved significant milestones, including producing Nollywood’s highest-grossing movie, ‘Omo Ghetto: the Saga II,’ which earned over N600 million at the box office.
Their jointly-owned entertainment company, SceneOne Production, also gave rise to acclaimed shows like ‘Jenifa’s Diary,’ ‘Industreet,’ and ‘My Siblings & I.’
Nine months following their separation announcement, JJC Skillz embarked on a new chapter, marrying Falilat Raji in a private ceremony held in Kano on February 10. Videos and pictures of the wedding circulated on social media, further adding complexity to the narrative of their intertwined lives.
Throughout their divorce, Funke chose to remain silent about the intricate details of their separation. Yet, fate intervened as they found themselves side by side at the premiere of ‘She Must Be Obeyed,’ a project they had jointly produced and directed before their marital dissolution.
Watch video of she and her ex husband dance together