- Funke Akindele has marked 27 years in Nollywood, celebrating nearly three decades of success as an actress and filmmaker.
- In a reflective Instagram post, she credited her longevity to God’s favour, hard work, and discipline, while thanking fans for their unwavering support.
- The milestone comes as her latest film, Behind The Scenes, continues to perform strongly at the box office.
Box office queen Funke Akindele is celebrating a major milestone, marking 27 years in the acting and filmmaking industry.
Taking to Instagram, the filmmaker shared stunning new photos and reflected on the journey that transformed her into one of Africa’s most successful cinematic icons.
Akindele credited her longevity to a combination of divine grace and personal grit. “God’s favour and hard work have brought me this far’
“The journey has taught me that consistency, discipline, and staying focused are key to continuous success.”
The celebration comes at a high point in her career, as her latest film, Behind The Scenes, continues to dominate the box office. She took the moment to thank her fans for their unwavering support: “To my darling fans, I see your reviews, and I truly appreciate the continuous love and support you’re showing to BEHIND THE SCENES. Eyes on the prize, no distractions, thank you.”
In other news… A video of a Lagos passenger holding down the car brake while her driver stepped out to join a street fight has gone viral, sparking both amusement and disbelief.
In the clip, the lady is seen with her feet firmly on the pedal after the driver reportedly asked her to hold it so he could “quickly fight.”
The unusual scene triggered a wave of reactions from netizens, many of whom noted that such “madness” is typical of Lagos life.
Social Media Reactions below:
@LOBWarri: “So Lagos m@dness don reach this level Abi na wa oo… if u day normal go Lagos you must turn abnormal… cus na craze people full there.”
@AmenLee1250: “Your life day your hand at this point.”
@cyrilhustle: “Make she do as the driver talk oo. E get why.”
@itsIshola: “Crazy things day happen for Lagos.”
@bidsman: “Look how excited she is.”
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