(Video) 'We can only achieve our dreams if we are alive' - Funke Akindele Bello speaks after her conviction.

Nigerian actress and producer, Funke Akindele Bello has finally spoken after she was sentenced to 14days community service with her husband, Abdulrasheed Bello for violating the STAY HOME ORDER.

In the video, Funke was seen as she was sitting in a chair while advising Nigerians to maintain social distancing and observe personal hygiene to stop the spread of COVID-19. 

In the video, she said: "Hello my dear friends, family and fans

My name is Funke Akindele Bello 

Thank you so much for all the love, support, feedback, calls

I really appreciate 

These past few weeks have been a learning curve

But we must keep moving forward 

My dear friends, coronavirus is real

We all must continue to collaborate with the Lagos state government and federal government by staying at home

Staying safe 

We must ensure we wash our hands regularly and maintain social distancing 

So as to contain the spread of the virus..."

Funke Akindele releases statement on the importance of maintaining social distancing in the fight against Coronavirus (Covid-19) @funkeakindele pic.twitter.com/2POqsNpIHW

— Ibrahim Salawu (@UnilagOlodo) April 19, 2020