Funke Akindele Opens Up About Struggles Climbing Nollywood Ladder

• Funke Akindele, a Nollywood actress and filmmaker, shared her experiences and challenges in the film industry.
• She highlighted the importance of perseverance in overcoming obstacles on her path to success.
• Staying authentic to oneself was emphasized as a crucial factor in her achievements.

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about the challenges she faced on her journey to success in the film industry.

In a social media post on Wednesday, February 3, Funke emphasized that perseverance and staying authentic were key factors in her achievements.

She shared a behind-the-scenes video from her hit movie Behind The Scene, showcasing the efforts of her team and the variety of locations involved in the production, highlighting the dedication required to bring her vision to life.

Funke noted that by carving out her own unique path, she was able to establish herself in Nollywood.

In the caption accompanying her post on X, she wrote:

“Being a woman in the film industry came with its challenges. Reaching this point demanded hard work, commitment, and persistence. Remaining true to my craft, embracing originality, and creating a space for myself helped me get here.”

Her reflections come at a time when dance videos in Nollywood have sparked debate online.

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Read some comments below:

@AriesEsteem:”I don’t even know why this dancing matter is a topic, I have never seen where funke said she forced anyone to dance to promote her movies nor have I seen the actors come out and say they were forced Everybody should do what works for them to sell their movies jare. Funke keeps winning.”

@OlumideOS:”You deserve accolades, not just dance trends that reduce the whole accomplishment or underestimate the effort behind record-breaking success. The concerned stakeholders should work on better marketing strategies for all filmmakers.”

@hadassahbab:”U people should be paying attention to her caption well oo. She carved her own niche ni oo. Carve yous too make we see.”

@Odelora_:”This is inspiring! Your journey shows that hard work, dedication, and authenticity pay off. Congrats on carving out your niche and taking Behind the Scenes to audiences worldwide well deserved!”

@OmomummyLekan:”If e reach their turn make dem dey open yansh make dem no dance mtcheww make all of dem go sit-down one place Jare Do what works for you and let them keep gossiping.”

@EmpireVisible:”Even if FA is dancing, is dancing not part of the ART? The main Theatre as a profession has its place on dancing Abi what is even the problem? Singing , dancing and wordplay are all embodiment of Theatre.”