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Funke Akindele Appointed As UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador As She Vows to Fight HIV/AIDS
Funke Akindele, the renowned Nigerian actress and producer, has expressed her deep honor and excitement after being appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNAIDS and UNAIDS Nigeria.
In a heartfelt post shared on her X (formerly Twitter) handle, she shared her commitment to using her influential voice and platform to contribute to the global fight against HIV/AIDS.
Akindele, known for her advocacy in various social causes, reiterated her dedication to helping raise awareness and mobilize efforts toward ending AIDS as a public health threat by the year 2030.
UNAIDS, the United Nations program focused on tackling the global HIV/AIDS epidemic, has been at the forefront of these efforts, working tirelessly to reduce the number of new infections, ensure access to life-saving treatment, and ultimately end AIDS as a public health threat.
In her post, Akindele wrote, “I am deeply honoured to have been appointed as @UNAIDS @UnaidsNigeria Goodwill Ambassador.
I remain committed to using my voice and platform to support the global fight against HIV/AIDS.
Let’s make a difference together and end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030!”
Nollywood actress, Lizzy Gold Onuwaje reportedly lost her father on Boxing Day, 2026. The actress took to social media and shared a tribute to her father, describing it as her greatest fear.
“What I fear most has happened to me… death has given me a huge blow. My father is gone. He left us yesterday. This wasn’t the plan, daddy. You were supposed to cross over with your children into the new year. My heart is shattered. My gist partner is gone, so I won’t see you again? Oh God… Will I ever survive this? Will I survive this pain???”
Popular Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe, has expressed excitement after singer Davido gifted him ₦20 million.
It will be recalled that the singer recently appeared on Carter Efe’s show, where his appearance alone broke records. Following the show, Davido promised to gift the streamer ₦20 million—a promise he later fulfilled.
Carter Efe made the announcement on social media, confirming that the money had been received. “Yeeeee Davido 20 million naira, I don die,” he wrote.
Afrobeats singers and celebrity couple, Simi and Adekunle Gold, have announced that they are expecting their second child.
The news was revealed in a music video by Adekunle Gold, which featured his family. The couple later took to social media to share the video, sparking excitement among fans and loved ones, who flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages.
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