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.
- [1] Funke interview with Arise TV.
- You can’t force talent or do something simply because someone else is doing it.
- [2] Her advice to new actors
- Now is not the time to stay silent and the youths must overcome.
- [3] Funke Akindele's take on the End SARS protest
- 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.
- [4] On her Interview with PREMIUM TIMES on how Nollywood can change the Nigerian narrative
- 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.
- Everyone makes mistakes, but admit your own before you point out someone else’s.
- 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
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- 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
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- It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation. Originality is key.
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- It’s not having the skill to do something. It’s about having the will, desire and commitment to be your best.
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- 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.
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- 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.
Quote about Person/work
[edit]- Funke is like a mother, she has that mother figure in her. She cares a lot about people around her.
- Nothing good comes easy.
- My latest movie a farewell, I’m next Lagos deputy governor – Funke Akindele, 14 December 2022, Punch Newspaper
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- 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.