Funke Akindele wishes Kate Henshaw happy birthday, says she encouraged her on her first set

Funke Akindele wishes Kate Henshaw happy birthday, says she encouraged her on her first set

- Actress Funke Akindele-Bello celebrated colleague Kate Henshaw on her birthday

- The actress took a trip down memory lane, narrating how Henshaw helped her 22 years ago

- Akindele-Bello recounted how Henshaw gave her courage with encouraging words on her first movie set

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele-Bello has celebrated her colleague Kate Henshaw, who added a new year to her age this Friday, July 19. Legit.ng had earlier reported that the actress celebrated herself with beautiful photos.

To celebrate a friend and colleague, Funke Akindele-Bello took to social media to wish Henshaw a happy birthday and also shared a story about how the actress helped twenty-two years ago.

The actress explained that Henshaw had given her courage the first time she went to a movie set to act. She recounted how the actress spoke encouraging words to her, telling her not to be afraid.

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According to her, Henshaw, who started her career way before she started, was the lead actress for the movie. She said the actress saw her shaking when she was about to say her lines for the role and told her she could do it.

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After the scene, she explained that she was hungry and it was only the birthday girl who noticed that she was not given food. She said Henshaw called the staff to give her food.

Akindele-Bello also gushed about Henshaw, describing her as a selfless and wonderful woman. She prayed for her to live long in good health.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that another talented actress recently celebrated her birthday. Rita Dominic clocked 44 and she had a fun birthday party with the likes of D'banj, Ini Edo, Omotola, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Stephanie Okereke, Debola Lagos, Kate Henshaw, Bolanle, Toke Makinwa and a number of other celebs in attendance.

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