Kunle Afolayan, the Nigerian filmmaker, has clarified his recent statements on the demanding nature of modern film promotion. In a recent interview with Arise TV, Kunle stated that his words were misinterpreted and led to an unintended public disagreement with colleague Funke Akindele. The controversy originated during Afolayan’s appearance at the Lagos Business of Film…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has seemingly reacted to comments made by fellow filmmaker Kunle Afolayan on the pressures of promoting cinema movies, sharing a series of pointed messages on her Instagram story. In a series of posts shared on Instagram on Saturday, the actress, whose movie Behind the Scenes recently hit two billion…
Nollywood star and filmmaker Funke Akindele has set a new milestone in the Nigerian film industry as her latest movie, Behind the Scenes, has grossed over ₦2.1 billion at the local box office. The achievement makes Behind the Scenes the first Nollywood film to surpass the ₦2 billion mark in Nigerian cinemas, further cementing Akindele’s…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has opened up on the reason behind her success in the entertainment industry. The billionaire actress recently confessed to sacrificing lucrative experiences and gatherings just to focus on her craft. Akindele noted that she priortises hard work above all else, adding that she gives her all whenever her job…
Renowned filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has reacted to the massive box office success of her films, describing the achievements as milestones rather than the ultimate goal. A Tribe Called Judah, one of Akindele’s recent projects, grossed ₦1 billion at the box office while Behind The Scenes has crossed the ₦2 billion mark and is…
Nollywood star and filmmaker Funke Akindele has set new records with her latest movie, Behind The Scenes, emerging as Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker after the film earned ₦2.1 billion at the box office. The milestone makes it the first West African film to cross the ₦2 billion mark, while also breaking box office records in…
Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele’s movie ‘Behind The Scenes’ has officially become the highest-grossing film of all time in West Africa, surpassing her own 2024 release ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’, which made N1.8bn in cinemas. As of Monday, the film grossed over N1.77 billion in under four weeks, breaking multiple records, including the highest single-day gross…
Popular Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has shared how she made her first N1 million in 1999 after landing the breakout role of Bisi in the popular TV series I Need to Know. In a video posted on her Instagram page on Saturday, Akindele revealed that her career began in 1996 with minor “waka-pass” appearances…
Skit maker Kamo State has named his newborn daughter after filmmaker Funke Akindele. The naming ceremony was held in Lagos, and Kamo State shared joyful moments from the event on Instagram. “So blessed to name our child today! Sonia Olufunke Oluwatamilore”, Kamo wrote on Instagram. This thoughtful gesture is a token of appreciation for Funke…
Comedian and actor Ijoba Lande has publicly retracted his earlier claim that filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele underpaid him for his role in the TV series My Sibling and I. In an emotional apology video, Lande clarified that his previous statement was misunderstood and taken out of context. While he initially mentioned being paid N90,000,…
