Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele recently opened up about the challenges she faced early in her career and how she taught herself the ropes of movie production. In an interview with Arise News, Akindele, who has made her mark in both English and Yoruba films, shared the pivotal moments that shaped her journey. Akindele…
Renowned Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele, has called on women to be entrepreneurial and self-reliant, emphasizing that success does not depend on men. In a recent interview with Arise TV, Akindele highlighted the importance of women embracing entrepreneurship regardless of their circumstances. She urged women to start their own ventures and not wait for…
Renowned Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has acknowledged the significant role musician D’banj played in launching her highly successful ‘Jenifa’ film series. Speaking at D’banj’s 20th anniversary celebration in the music industry, held in Lagos on Saturday, Akindele shared how D’banj’s encouragement and financial support were pivotal in her career. Akindele recounted her initial…
Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele is gearing up for her next major project, “Finding Me,” which promises a stellar ensemble cast. The award-winning director, known for hits like “A Tribe Called Judah,” will not only direct and produce but also star in the film. The cast includes prominent figures such as Shaffy Bello, Dele Odule,…
Nollywood has witnessed a groundbreaking moment as ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ secures its place as the first-ever Nollywood film to surpass the N1 billion mark domestically, marking a new era in the industry. Since its release on December 15, 2023, the film has consistently shattered records, achieving the biggest weekend opening, the highest-grossing Nollywood film,…
Renowned singer and performer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared his desire to venture into film or TV series production, following his positive assessment of the recent mini-series titled “She Must Be Obeyed” by Funke Akindele. In a post on his social media platform, Davido commended “She Must Be Obeyed” as a captivating…
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, recently shared her experiences of facing challenges and being denied major roles in the entertainment industry during her early days in the business. Akindele revealed that she often encountered such difficulties because people perceived her as “not fine” based on her appearance. During a conversation on the latest…
Data from the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) shows that the comedy-drama has earned over N640 million after spending only nine weeks in theatres. As reported on Pulse, the 2022 release is now the highest grossing Nollywood movie of all time. This title was previously held by ‘Omo Ghetto: The Saga’, also made by…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has spoken up on the influence of the “King of Boys,” Sola Sobowale, on her career. In a post to celebrate Sobowale’s 59th birthday, Akindele shared her first encounter with the veteran actress. She recounted how she met Sobowale on a film set and walked up to her to…
Funke Akindele’s ‘Battle on Buka Street’ is currently leading the Nigerian Box Office. Over the weekend, the comedy grossed almost N50 million, passing James Cameron’s ‘Avatar 2’ (N44 million); a rare feat for local movies. While Akindele’s movie enjoyed an 8% increase from December 23rd-25th, ‘Avatar 2’ appears to be losing steam, falling behind by…
Despite being caught in the raging controversy of her separation from her husband, JJC Skillz (born Rasheed Bello), popular Nigerian actress and movie producer, Funke Akindele has a reason to celebrate following her invitation to join the Oscars. The Nigerian actress recently received an invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences…
