In a post on her
website minutes ago, she opene up about their relationship, claiming
that she was Funke's unofficial; Personal Assistant, Makeup artist,
Caterer, Costumier, Driver, Cleaner, Washer woman, Masseur, Prayer
partner and Script adviser. Read what she wrote after the cut...
The relationship between Jenifa and Toyo Baby UNCENSORED!
It
hurts when people spread lies about you and you cannot do anything to
defend yourself. But thank God for a platform like this. I would be
saying a lot of things; it would be a long read but I promise you would
enjoy reading. I would be stating in clear terms the relationship I had
with Aunty Funke. I used ‘had’ and would be talking in past tense
because like you know, I am presently not on the Jenifa’s Diary series.
And guess what? The news just broke lately, but I have been off the
series since May,2016 (last year); it’s been over a year already.
My
post would be in two parts; who Aunty Funke was to me (Juliana), and
then, who I was to her. These are things only few people know but I am
ready to let the world know.
Yes! I will start
with her. Why? She’s an amazing person and I can’t wait for you to know
how lovely she is on a one-on-one basis. We all have our flaws but we
choose rather to celebrate our strengths. Here goes!
Aunty Funke to Juliana!
COACH
Aunty
Funke met me for the first time at the auditions of Jenifa’s Diary (she
did not know me prior to that day). She saw my talent and believed in
me. I worked with her for years; she trained me and helped me in
becoming a better actress. She would not take anything short of
excellence from her cast. I honestly have not seen anyone in Nollywood
more hard working than Aunty Funke. And she made it a duty to correct me
and coach me on being better.
BENEFACTOR
Aunty
Funke helped pay my mum’s hospital bill for a fibroid surgery, two
hundred and fifty thousand naira (N250,000), because I had no money at
that time. She also gave to the ministry dear to my heart, MINE Teenage
Ministry when we were preparing for an event, one hundred thousand naira
(N100,000) and my pastor called to appreciate her. So apart from my pay
as an actress on the series (which I won’t mention), that’s all I
received from her money-wise, asides from change she gave me for
transport when leaving set because as at then, I used to jump bus,
‘keke’ and bike to and fro set up until I left the series…lol. But in
all, God used her to meet that major need in my life at that time.
BIG SISTER AND ADVISER
I
fondly remember the times Aunty Funke would call me to her room while I
was staying in her house (during set), and talk to me. She would take
her time to advise me and encourage me as regards life in general. One
particular day I treasure was the day she came to the room I stayed and
told me, in a mother’s tone that I was beautiful and she warned me
sternly never to bleach. I smile whenever I remember that. God bless her
kind heart!p
CHEERLEADER AND ENCOURAGER
Aunty
Funke never ceased to celebrate me. Knowing how excellent she is at
what she does (acting), I was shocked, elated and excited all at once
the day she told me I was a good actress. She told me I would be great
and celebrated. She saw years ago what is happening today. I am thankful
for her words.
.
Juliana to Aunty Funke!
UNOFFICIAL PA
I
was privileged to be the one holding Aunty Funke’s bag while on set. I
‘kept’ the money we spent on day-to-day running and was required to
balance account afterwards. I don’t like Mathematics, so that was a lot
of work…lol. Money was never unaccounted for in my keep. I ran errands
for Aunty Funke and made sure all that was needed was supplied.
UNOFFICIAL ASSISTANT MAKE-UP ARTIST
On
set, on some occasions, when I was not acting, I was fanning and
dabbing the faces of other actresses (including extras). So, this is for
those that have accused me of being proud. Please ask those I fanned
and dabbed while preparing to go on set later. On some occasions, I also
did my own makeup and that of some other cast. All I wanted to do was
SERVE; I wanted every set to be a success.
UNOFFICIAL ASSISTANT CATERER
On
set, there were different occasions I served cast and crew (plus
extras) food and water. At some points, I joined in washing plates when
the plates were not enough to go round. And times I was not acting, and I
saw the ‘Mamas’ needed help, I joined them in washing plates. They are
alive to bear witness.
UNOFFICIAL ASSISTANT COSTUMIER
I
hardly forget things I memorised, so I knew the continuity of major
characters on the set. Aunty Funke used to ask Costumiers to confirm
costumes with me. On some occasions.I had to go to set earlier than
others and leave later than others to sort out costumes, including wigs
and other accessories. I looked forward to doing it and never once
complained
UNOFFICIAL ASSISTANT DRIVER
I
could not drive while on Jenifa’s Diary set, and I still cannot…lol but
I woke up early on different occasions to wash Aunty Funke’s car. The
times I didn’t wash, I dusted the car. She is a neat person, so I made
sure the inside of the car and the boot were tidy and clean. For me, it
was pleasure serving Aunty Funke.
UNOFFICIAL CLEANER
I
lived with Aunty Funke while set was on, so I counted it my duty to
clean the house. She lived in a duplex at Chevron at that time, so I
cleaned the entire house. Sweeping and moping from room to room.
Scrubbing bathroom after bathroom. I arranged wardrobe after wardrobe,
laid one bed after another. You would not know any of these if I am not
saying this. I did all this with joy. She was special to me and you
serve those you love.
UNOFFICIAL WASHER WOMAN
Aunty
Funke is neat and very tidy and she does professional drycleaning. But
there were times she needed a dress washed urgently and I helped her
wash. Please don’t accuse me of being proud or rude to Aunty Funke
again. I SERVED her WHOLEHEARTEDLY.
UNOFFICIAL COOK
Some
of my fond memories with Aunty Funke are the times I cooked for Aunty
Funke. I enjoyed cooking for her. I followed someone who lived with her
then (name withheld) to market on different occasions to buy things we
used to cook. Please note, I had a home of my own. I stayed with Aunty
Funke only when we were shooting except times she specifically asked me
to come over.
UNOFFICIAL MASSUER
I
learnt how to massage with Aunty Funke; I learnt on the job…lol. I knew
she was usually tired when we got back so it was my pleasure to relieve
her; she sometimes slept off while I massaged her. There was a day we
were on location and we did not take the oil. Someone offered oil but as
I held it, my spirit was not at peace. So, I bowed my head and prayed
over the oil. I did not know Aunty Funke was watching me. When I opened
my eyes, she asked what I did and I told her. Her response was “O se oko
mi”, translated, “thank you my dear”.
PRAYER PARTNER
There
were different times Aunty Funke called me to pray on location, and
sometimes at home. There was a time I gave her a Word of Knowledge. I
had a dream once, I told her, and it happened the next day. I fasted and
prayed with Aunty Funke and her sister. She called me to pray with her
at midnight
at some points. She knew from the onset that I was a Christian and that
I was committed to prayer. There were different times we both prayed
and asked God to give us sponsors. So, for those that have accused me of
being “holier-than-thou”, that is the real me o! Everybody on every set
I have gone, including Jenifa’s Diary, know I am unapologetically sold
out to Jesus. I am not ‘deceiving’ anybody. That is my ‘real face’…lol
SCRIPT ADVISER
I
had the pleasure of sitting and gisting with Aunty Funke at different
points, whether at home or in the car. We would talk about the script.
She sometimes had inspirations in the car and she would ask me to write
it down so she doesn’t forget, and she would ask my opinion. I treasure
those moments. Interestingly,there was a day we were talking at the
house and her husband was there. I talked about loving High School
movies and Musicals. I said I wondered why we didn’t have such in
Nigeria. Then, we all started talking. JJC Skills even ‘drafted’ me into
it already but we were just talking lightly. It is my joy that
“INDUSTREET” is a reality today!
Let me stop
here! So, with these few points of mine, I hope I have been able to
convince you and not confuse you that you shouldn’t believe everything
you read until you hear from the source.
Your
question now is, what happened? Hmmm! We had a misunderstanding and I
cannot disclose what happened without Aunty Funke’s permission. But if
you read all I said in the post, you would gather that we were quite
close. And when two people get that close, misunderstandings are bound
to occur.
All I have said, you can confirm. 100% truth and UNCENSORED!!!
So,
it is God, who saw my faithfulness and commitment, Who is rewarding me
and announcing me to the world. Dear aspiring celeb, please SERVE and
not seek to be served.
Please do well to share
this post on your social media platforms via the buttons beneath this
post so we can spread the TRUTH of what went down. My name has been
tarnished by liars and bloggers seeking traffic. God have mercy on
them!
Whew!!!
This was long! Thank you for reading and allowing me pour out my mind
in love. I am just a human being who does not want to be maligned
falsely!
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