Actress, Funke Akindele has credited her success in the film industry to her unwavering hard work, dedication, and divine providence
Speaking at the MIPAN 2025 Media Sales Conference in Lagos, Funke emphasized that her achievements can be attributed to no one but God.
“Nobody made me a star, only God,” she stated. “I wrote my script, and that was it. The first ‘Jenifa’ was released in 2009, and that was the turning point.”
Funke also shared how veteran singer D’banj played a significant role in her career success.
She recounted how D’banj’s advice and financial support encouraged her to build on the “Jenifa” brand.
“Amidst the buzz, a club owner reached out to host me at his club, and I met D’banj there,” she explained.
“He asked what I was doing with the ‘Jenifa’ brand. I said, ‘I have moved on. I will do another thing.’ He said, ‘No. You have to milk it. It should not go like that. That’s a brand. Go and write another script.’ He gave me some money, and I went back and continued writing.”
Akindele’s journey to stardom began with her breakout role in the popular sitcom “I Need to Know” (1998-2002).
Her career gained momentum with the release of the critically acclaimed movie “Jenifa” in 2008. The film’s massive success catapulted her to fame and earned her the reputation as the highest-grossing producer in Nigerian cinema.
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