In a very unique way, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi celebrates her birthday; celebrating those she called thespians in the film making industry, instead of herself.
The dark skinned actress who is a year plus on Sunday, November 24, 2019, chose to appreciates those she described as legends in the industry. She said they’ve added value to her, as she learnt one thing or the other from the six.
On her FACEBOOK page, the University of Lagos graduate took her time to write a brief in her tributes to each of the special ones.
Aunty Patience Ozokwor
You convincingly play ‘wicked’ in many of the films you feature yet when I had the privilege of working with you, you showed Me Warmth, Understanding and Patience. You accommodated my schedule, waited for me and amidst your jokes, we were able to tell a beautiful story. Today is my birthday but I choose to celebrate YOU – Aunty Patience Ozokwor……..Thank you for paving the way for me!🎬❤️🎭🖤🎬 #Actors #Inspiration #Mentor #Craft #TvAndFilm #Thespians #Nollywood #Africa #Legends #Tribute #Career #Love #TvAndFilm #Thankful #2019 #Birthday #FunlolaAofiyebiRaimi
Taiwo Ajayi Lycette
You shared the screen with Micheal Crawford (Frank Spencer) in ‘Some mother’s do have em’ yet your presence, hairstyle and faultless diction stood you out! I remain honored to have shared the stage and screen with you in the past and these experiences stand out in my resume. Today is my birthday but I choose to celebrate YOU – Aunty Taiwo Ajayi Lycette……..Thank you for paving the way for me!🎬🖤🎭❤️🎬 #Actors #Craft #Nollywood #Africa #Legends #Love #Thespians #TvAndFilm #Inspiration #Thankful #Career #Mentor #FunlolaAofiyebiRaimi
Joke Silva
You played my mum-in-law in Violated – the first film I ever appeared in. That was in 1996 and our scenes together were for me the best acting class I’ve attended. You haven’t stopped watching over me, guiding and advising my steps in the industry ever since. Today is my birthday but I choose to celebrate YOU – Aunty Joke Silva…..Thank you for paving the way for me! 🎬❤️🎭🖤🎬 #Actors #Love #Craft #Inspiration #Nollywood #TvAndFilm #Africa #Legend #Mentor #Thespians #Career #Thankful #FunlolaAofiyebiRaimi @ajokesilva
Sola Sobowale
You were my late mum’s favorite actress! In the days of ‘Toyin Tomato’, she made me pay attention and I’ve been hooked ever since. Though we didn’t share a scene in King of Boys, we share the film and I look forward to working opposite you soon. The king of Boys, king of girls and king of screen action!!! Today is my birthday but I choose to celebrate YOU – Aunty Sola Sobowale…….Thank you for paving the way for me!🎬❤️🎭🖤🎬 #Actors #Thespians #Craft #Tribute #Love #Nollywood #Career #Legend #Nigeria #Africa #Inspiration #TvAndFilm #FunlolaAofiyebiRaimi @solasobowale
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Angela Bassett
You arrested me with your powerful performance in ‘Boyz in the Hood’ when you ordered Laurence Fishburne to “sit his ass down” and he did!!!!!! From that day I watched anything you featured in – ‘Waiting to Exhale’ ‘How Stella got her groove back’ ‘What’s love got to do with it’ and of course your role as mother in ‘Black Panther’. I bow!!! Angela I don’t know you personally, but you’ve inspired me so much that I would play ALL your roles for free! Today is my birthday but I choose to celebrate YOU – Ms Angela Bassett……….Thank you for paving the way for other black actresses. 🎬❤️🎭🖤🎬 #Actors #Craft #Inspiration #Love #Thespian #Nollywood #African #Legend #Tribute #Career #GoFARwithActing #Thankful #TvAndFilm #Hollywood #FunlolaAofiyebiRaimi
Liz Benson
You played my ‘absentee’ mother in Palace 2 decades ago and Nigerians continue to cherish the memories of the many roles you beautifully interpreted as one of the pioneers of Nollywood. That effortless ability to light up the screen with your beauty, talent and poise can never be replaced. Today is my birthday but I choose to celebrate YOU – Liz Benson…….Thank you for paving the way for me! 🎬🖤🎭❤️🎬 #Actors #Craft #Thespians #Mentor #Nollywood #Love #TvAndFilm #Africa #Legend #Tribute #Inspiration #Career #Thankful #GoFAR #FunlolaAofiyebiRaimi
People & Politics wish the TV diva, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, more resourceful years as she sojourn in life.
