Speak Up, Stay Alive - Funke Akindele Warns Against Suicide, Encourages Openness

‎Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has urged the public to shun suicide.

‎ ‎The box-office queen took to her Instagram page to share posters containing crucial advice for those grappling with suicidal thoughts. She emphasized the importance of speaking up and disregarding fears of being labeled as someone who overshares or talks too much.

‎ ‎Akindele noted that staying alive keeps hope alive, warning that "silence can be deadly" and encouraging people to seek help.

‎ ‎She wrote: ‎"Let them say you're oversharing!! ‎ ‎Let them think you talk too much!! ‎ ‎But speak up!!! ‎ ‎Because when you're alive, there's solution

‎ ‎Silence can be deadly, but words can save ‎ ‎You are stronger than you think ‎ ‎You are braver than you feel ‎ ‎You are loved more than you know ‎ ‎Speak up, stay alive!! #suicidenottheoption #notosuicide."