{"id":1544,"date":"2025-04-02T12:39:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T12:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gistlifetv.com.ng\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2025-04-02T12:39:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T12:39:06","slug":"mixed-reactions-as-funke-akindele-announces-new-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gistlifetv.com.ng\/2025\/04\/02\/mixed-reactions-as-funke-akindele-announces-new-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"Mixed Reactions as Funke Akindele Announces New Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Nollywood box office star Funke Akindele has sparked mixed reactions with her recent marriage announcement on social media.<\/p>\n<p>A few hours ago, Funke shared an Instagram post revealing that she was getting married, leaving many of her fans in shock. However, the caption that accompanied the announcement clarified that it was actually a joke, as she was attempting to play an April Fool\u2019s prank on her followers, friends, and colleagues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAPRIL WHAT?\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026F HAPPY NEW MONTH, GUYS!!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although the post was intended to entertain and lift spirits at the start of April, her comment section quickly filled with people volunteering for various roles in the hypothetical wedding.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrities like Eniola Badmus, Adaku, Juliana Olayode, Funsho Adeolu, and Damilola Oni have all joined in on the playful preparations. Despite the light-heartedness, some fans expressed a hope that the announcement might be true.<\/p>\n<p>User @ambpetertobyo commented, \u201cWow, oshey! We can\u2019t wait oooo.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>User @_thatsophiagirl wrote, \u201cI pray you find love again regardless. Someone true, someone awesome. I pray the same for me too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>User @omotayo.sanusi.351 expressed, \u201cAwww, Alhamdulillah! I\u2019m so happy for you, my beautiful sister Oluwaseun. This shall be permanent, insha Allah.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>User @itskerenkezia_ declared, \u201cI am one of the bridesmaids by force. I will fly down to Nigeria for you, I\u2019m already getting ready!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>User @Funsho Adeolu stated, \u201cI just landed to host it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>User @Adaku chimed in, \u201cBest lady duties loaded!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the post has generated a wave of excitement and engagement from her fans!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Nollywood box office star Funke Akindele has sparked mixed reactions with her recent marriage announcement on social media. 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