Renowned Nollywood actress Funke Ayotunde Akindele recently opened up about her challenging journey to success while showering herself with prayers for more strength, wisdom, and knowledge.
In response to a tweet discussing the loneliness of hustling, Akindele shared her experience of enduring both physical and emotional stress to reach her current status.
Hmmm wasn’t easy!!! The physical and emotional stress!!! I worked like a machine!! All I can do now is to look back and thank God. I pray for more strength, wisdom and knowledge to continue to be a force to reckon with. Amen,” she tweeted, emphasizing her gratitude and continued aspirations.
Funke Akindele is indeed a formidable figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry. She made history by becoming the first Nollywood actor to have a film gross over one billion Naira at the box office.
Her movies, such as *A Tribe Called Judah*, *Battle On Buka Street*, and *Omo Ghetto: The Saga*, are among the highest-grossing Nollywood films of all time.
Despite her success, Akindele has faced her share of criticism and challenges. She has addressed her detractors on various occasions, emphasizing that her achievements are not defined by the categories others place her in. Instead, she focuses on the stories she tells and the lives she impacts through her work.
Encouraging others not to give up on their dreams, Akindele stated that her success is measured not by accolades but by the meaningful stories and positive influences she brings to the Nigerian cinema.
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