Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has shared her passionate approach to love and her secrets to success in the entertainment industry.
In an interview with Saturday Beats, Funke said when it comes to love, Akindele confessed that she’s a “lover girl” who gives her all.
For her, the ideal partner is someone who pampers her, checks in on her genuinely, and is intelligent and positive.
Reflecting on her personal journey, Akindele revealed that she once felt like giving up on love. However, she encouraged others not to lose hope.
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Akindele also addressed critics who claim that the Nigerian film industry is losing its storytelling quality. She disagreed, stating that creatives tell stories from unique perspectives.
“There’s no bad story; it’s about execution. I’m not tired of Nollywood stories; I just want to tell my stories well,” she said.
The actress attributed her success in Nollywood to consistency, understanding her audience, and telling relatable stories.
Here are Funke Akindele’s quotes:
Quote
“I am a lover girl and I love seriously. Because I am a bit of an extremist, I go the extra mile. I can wake up tomorrow and buy my spouse a car.”
“The green light for me is someone who pampers me and checks on me genuinely. I love a real and positive guy. I also love intelligent men.”
“I used to be like that. Don’t give up on anything in life but look at the brighter side of things. If you have given up on love, just take a chill pill and don’t force it. Don’t look for it; it will find you.”
“I will never agree to that. We are creatives and we tell our stories from different angles. What is in my head is not in your head. There is no bad story; it is about how you execute it.”
“It is just consistency and the fact that you need to study your audience and tell relatable stories and never get tired of it. For you to be outstandingly successful, you need to put in the hard work and not just the smart work.”
