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‘Marriage isn’t a must for me’ – Actress, Funke Adeshiyan shocks fans
Funke Adeshiyan may not cut the picture of one of those actors and actresses whose faces are frequently seen on the jackets of newly released movies, but the fact remains that she can’t be denied her place among the front liners in the make-belief world. Although she has a number of movies to her credit, her larger than life image is another factor that gets her attracted to the society. She is one of those thespians who have diversified and are trying their hands in partisan politics. The Oyo State-born actress is a former aspirant for the Oyo State House of Assembly. In this interview with WOLE ADEPOJU, the amiable and talented actress speaks on sundry issues, including why she’s not desperate about marriage. Excerpts:
Could you take us down memory lane on how exactly you came into acting?
Probably I have been acting since I was in my mother’s womb, I don’t know (laughs). I grew up acting. There is a game we played when we were younger, when we were children. You play mummy, I play daddy and all of that and while I was in Primary school till the secondary school, I was in the drama group. We actually had a group in secondary school, we took plays to other schools and people paid to watch. So, acting, for me, started on a professional level when I was in secondary school. I also studied Theatre Art; maybe that gave me a little credibility in the industry.
As I’ve always said and believed, marriage is not a must for me. Everybody wants to get married, but everybody is not meant to be married. There are people who are not meant to be married by nature and if you force yourself because your brother or sister is married, you’ll discover that you’ll opt out in a few months and get divorced
When did you make it a more serious thing?
I think that started with my movie which I shot in 2007. I wrote the story and produced it. That was my first major production.
Some were attracted into the industry because of fame, money and so on. What would you say was your own attraction?
If you ask those who know me very well, they will tell you I am a very playful person. Whatever I do in life, I catch fun along the way. I think I came to the industry to have fun. I just wanted to produce, I had this fantastic story and I wanted to tell the story. Maybe it’s funny, I did not play the major role in the movie and I was the one producing the movie. I just wanted to tell the story I had. So, I just live my life. If I choose to, I walk on the street. The day I decided to ride on a BRT bus, I have fun and all that. So, I don’t believe in money because a pauper in the morning could be rich at night. Money is just a means to an end; not an end in itself. For me, happiness is an end. So, whatever I do, I try to be happy. And I also think fame just came, I never wanted to be famous. I think people saw through me, a lot of fans saw through me. They saw how I interpreted roles and they felt she’s an actress.
You seldom appear in movies. What is the reason behind this?
Maybe you guys (journalists) are in love with me that you notice I seldom appear in movies (laughs). What is your description of a good actress? Is it about how many movies you appear in? One of the people I like in the industry is Aunty Tina Mba. Her interpretation is impeccable and you do not see her everywhere. Another person like that is Aunty Joke Muyiwa. She does not act every day. To me, acting is more of a hobby than a job. I act when I feel like, I do not allow people to push me around. If I do not fit a role I am being offered, I say sorry I do not fit that role. I am not an everyday actress, I have never wanted to be a face on every movie jacket, I don’t want to do that; I just want to be remembered for being good at what I do.
What has your popularity taken away from you?
I try to have my normal life. I try to remain myself and I try not to let my freedom to be taken away from me. If I feel like eating Amala at a buka, I walk in and I eat. One million people could stare at me, but that is what I want to do. If I feel like buying roasted corn on the roadside, I park and buy. I try as much as possible not to let fame get into my head and I try to have a normal act.
Marriage does not seem to be on your table?
Like I have always said and believed, marriage is not a must for me. Everybody wants to get married but everybody is not meant to be married. There are people who are not meant to be married by nature and if you force yourself because your brother or sister is married, you’ll discover that you’ll opt out in few months and get divorced. Why did you get married in the first place, knowing you are not meant to be married? So, firstly, I think you should understand your nature. I wouldn’t say expect marriage by next week or next year. What is the most important is finding a great person. You could fall in love with the person, but it’s about finding someone that you are compatible with, someone you could cohabit together, you could stay together and be happy together.
How do you cope with attention from men?
You cannot stop men from coming after you. I don’t insult or be rude to them. To those of them I could make to understand, I tell them the best we could be is friends.
What was growing up was like for you?
Growing up for me was fun because I wanted to do anything and I think it’s still telling on me. I don’t like to be docile. I was a tomboy, I was a footballer and I was a dancer. I was everything. I did not see any limitation to whatever I wanted to achieve.
Are you ever conscious that you are a role model of some kind?
What I tell people and what I do is, just try to be yourself. A lot of people pretend to be what and who they are not just because they don’t want one person to feel bad about them. Some people somewhere will appreciate you for being who you are; don’t try to be anybody’s role model.
Your name has been mentioned in a couple of controversial matters. Do you enjoyed being talked about in that light?
I think a lot of journalists are in love with me (laughs) and I think you cannot dictate the tone in which you are being written about. So, some who are not journalists but mere writers do all stuff. I could remember a lazy journalist published something I never said. She never interviewed me. So, you can imagine that. In that case, how many people would know what actually happened; that she never spoke with me?
Is It Safe to Invest in Lagos Real Estate? Here’s What You Must Know by Dennis Isong
In 2018, Chinedu bought a plot of land in Ibeju-Lekki for ₦600,000. At the time, his friends laughed. “Na bush you go buy?” they teased. Even Chinedu had doubts, especially after struggling to locate the land twice. But he had a gut feeling and decided to take the risk.
Fast forward to 2024, Chinedu got a call from a developer building around the Lekki Free Trade Zone. They were interested in acquiring his plot. The offer? ₦8.5 million. He thought it was a joke—until the cheque cleared.
“I almost sold that land two years ago for ₦1.2 million because I was broke,” he told me, shaking his head with a smile. “But something told me to wait.”
Today, that same bush has a tarred road, power poles, and new buildings sprouting like mushrooms. The value keeps rising, and Chinedu is already scouting for his next plot—this time in Epe.
His only regret?
“I wish I bought three plots instead of one.”
That’s Lagos real estate for you. It looks like nothing at first—but if you play your cards right, it could be the best decision of your life.
Let’s not beat around the bush—Lagos real estate is hot cake. Everyone seems to be talking about it, whispering about one land deal in Epe or a smart investment in Ibeju-Lekki. The conversations are endless, and so are the questions. But the one that keeps bouncing from one corner of the room to another is this:
Is it really safe to invest in Lagos real estate?
Well, short answer? Yes.
But let’s not stop at “yes.” This is Lagos. Nothing is ever that simple. Before you pull out your wallet or empty your savings app, you need to know a few things that the billboards won’t tell you.
First, Why Is Everyone Rushing to Invest in Lagos Real Estate?
If Lagos were a person, it would be that loud, fast-talking cousin who always seems to have money flowing from one hustle or the other. Lagos is not just a city—it’s a mood, a movement, a madness that somehow makes financial sense.
It’s the commercial heartbeat of Nigeria. And where the heart beats, money flows.
From tech bros in Yaba to deep-pocket oil boys in Lekki, everyone is looking for where to park their money, and land is the new bank. Real estate in Lagos has become the golden goose for the smart investor. And why not? Land here doesn’t sleep—it appreciates, sometimes with the arrogance of a billionaire who knows he can’t fail.
But Wait—Is It Safe?
Now, this is where it gets interesting. Lagos isn’t Disneyland. It’s not all shiny buildings and smiling agents. The truth is, there are landmines in the system—some figurative, some legal, and some spiritual (ask anyone who’s ever mistakenly bought “Omonile land”).
Yet, thousands of people are making solid money from it. Some have even become landlords from buying land they never visited. How is this possible?
It all comes down to how you invest, where you invest, and who you’re dealing with.
The Shaky Past, The Bright Future
Let’s be honest: Lagos has had its fair share of land drama. The tales are plenty—fake documents, family land disputes, sudden demolitions. These stories are scary, yes, but they’re not the full picture.
Over the years, the Lagos real estate sector has matured, especially with government regulations, better documentation processes, and real estate firms who are finally doing things the right way. This is not 1997 when you could buy land and discover later that the “agent” was actually a carpenter with a borrowed suit.
Today, with a bit of caution and proper due diligence, you can invest in Lagos real estate and sleep well at night—like a baby who just signed a deed of assignment.
Lagos Is Expanding—And That’s a Clue
One thing that gives Lagos real estate its strong appeal is urban sprawl. The Lagos of today is not the Lagos of 10 years ago. Places like Sangotedo, Epe, and Ibeju-Lekki used to be jokes in property circles. Now? They’re punchlines of profit.
The Dangote Refinery, Lekki Deep Sea Port, and Lekki Free Trade Zone are not just projects—they’re magnets. Land prices in these areas are not sitting still. They’re running marathons. If you blink, the same land you ignored in 2022 could be worth double in 2025.
So yes, investing in Lagos real estate now may look like buying “bush,” but you know what they say—today’s bush is tomorrow’s Banana Island.
Let’s Talk About Risk (Because You Should Know)
Is there risk? Of course. This is Nigeria. There’s risk in crossing the road. But guess what? Risk is also where the money hides.
The key to safe investment is not avoiding Lagos real estate—it’s knowing the game and playing it with sense. Don’t go in blindly. Don’t let “cheap” deceive you. And please, don’t collect land documents on the back of a recharge card.
Use registered surveyors. Work with legit companies. In fact, if the deal sounds like it fell from heaven, double-check that the land isn’t under water. Lagos doesn’t forgive carelessness.
So, Is It Worth It?
If you’re still asking that question, you haven’t met someone who bought land in Ibeju-Lekki at ₦500k five years ago and just sold it for ₦7 million.
You haven’t heard the story of the woman who bought three plots in Badagry when nobody was looking, and now developers are begging to buy just one for a small fortune.
The truth is, Lagos real estate is like plantain. It may look green today, but give it time—it will ripen beautifully.
Final Word (and A Small Nudge)
If you’re waiting for Lagos to be “perfect” before you invest, you might be waiting forever. Lagos is not perfect. It’s not even pretending to be. But guess what? Its imperfections are where the opportunities hide.
While you’re hesitating, others are buying. And while you’re analyzing, someone else is acquiring. At some point, you’ll look around and realize that the same land you ignored is now behind a gate with a ₦1,000,000 price tag just to inspect it.
So, is it safe to invest in Lagos real estate? Absolutely—if you do it wisely.
Ask questions. Partner with people who know what they’re doing. Don’t rush, but don’t wait forever.
And if you need a guide, someone to help you navigate this crazy but profitable world of Lagos property, you already know who to call.
Yes, it’s me—Dennis Isong, your Lagos Realtor Extraordinaire.
STOP LOSING MONEY IN LAGOS REAL ESTATE!
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