Funke Akindele
Akindele-Bello Olufunke Ayotunde (popularly known as Funke Akindele /Jenifa) is a Nigerian actress and producer. She starred in the sitcom I Need to Know from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009, won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Quotes
[edit]- I want to encourage you to work hard, believe in yourself and never rely on others for validation.
- You can’t force talent or do something simply because someone else is doing it.
- Now is not the time to stay silent and the youths must overcome.
- We need to shoot more movies that promote and celebrate our culture. Right now, it should be all about presenting our stories to the Western world. I think Nollywood needs to shoot more indigenous, historical movies to tell our stories like ‘Sango’ and all of that. We can change the Nigerian narrative through our films. I believe Nigerian filmmakers have a lot of power in their hands to change our society and even hold our politicians accountable.
- I draw inspiration from happenings around me. I could get an idea and when I am in the bathroom taking a shower I develop it. Later on maybe during a massage, I could give the concept a deeper thought.
- Build a proper structure for yourself and your brand. Get an office, a good website, social media presence, business name etc.
- Nollywood should get ready for the new faces. Working with young people has really touched my life; so, anytime I hear that they have something new to work on, I quickly jump on it and support them.
- Funke akindele speaks on the young ones coming into Nollywood
- I encourage young ladies out there that are in a hurry to get married, that are pressured to get married. Calm down, take your time, If you rush in, you will rush out.Also marriage is all about marrying your friend
- It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. Originality is key.
- It’s not having the skill to do something. It’s about having the will, desire and commitment to be your best.
- As the highest-grossing filmmaker in Nigeria and a reputable actress, I’m proof that hard work and determination can take you far
- Hard work, determination pay" - Funke Akindele advises women. 24 June 2024 PM Newspaper.
- This week – and always – walk as if you know who you are
- "You are golden, intelligent, worthy, powerful, strong, beautiful, and you never doubt it. You must stand tall, take up space. Never shrink. Never apologize for your greatness," she declared.
- To every young creative in that room, your journey is yours to define. Do the work within, stay committed to growth, and never be afraid to evolve.
Quote about Person/work
[edit]- Nothing good comes easy.
- My latest movie a farewell, I’m next Lagos deputy governor – Funke Akindele, 14 December 2022, Punch Newspaper
- Working with her was a masterclass, not just as an actress, but also on how to conduct yourself as a creative.
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- Working with young people has really touched my life; so, anytime I hear that they have something new to work on, I quickly jump on it and support them.
- I can’t just sit down; I just pushed past all the pain, and put the emotions into the project and today we see the big thing happening and I am excited about that.
- Why am I living? I have a purpose, so my head is up. Yes, I cry, yes, I break down, but after I cry, I just look in the mirror and say, ‘keep moving.