The number of Nigerian entertainers joining politics ahead of the 2015 general elections is growing daily.
The latest entertainer to join politics is Nollywood actress, Funke Adesiyan.
Friends and fans of the actress flooded social media recently with posters of the actress who has announced she is seeking an elective office in the Oyo State House of Assembly representing the Ibadan South-East constituency shortly after she sent out a blackberry broadcast.
The actress is yet to unveil her political party though but with this announcement, she has joined the likes of Kate Henshaw, Julius Agwu, KSB and other showbiz stars who have made their intentions known to contest in 2015.
As an actress, Funke has featured in several blockbuster movies especially in the Yoruba section of Nollywood as well as a number of TV soap operas.


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