Funke Akindele

 (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.

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 * You can’t force talent or do something simply because someone else is doing it.
 * Her advice to new actors


 * Now is not the time to stay silent and the youths must overcome.
 * 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.
 * 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.
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 * 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.
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 * 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
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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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 * Funke is like a mother, she has that mother figure in her. She cares a lot about people around her.
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