Nobody made me a star – Funke Akindele brags

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Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has described herself as self-made, attributing her success in the film industry to none other than God.

At the 2025 Media Sales Conference of the Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MIPAN) in Lagos, Akindele shared that her achievements were a result of her hard work and commitment.

However, she acknowledged the pivotal role played by veteran musician D’banj in her career.

She said, “Nobody made me a star, only God. I wrote my script, and that was it. The first ‘Jenifa’ was released in 2009, and that was the turning point.

“Amidst the buzz, a club owner reached out to host me at his club, and I met D’banj there. He asked what I was doing with the ‘Jenifa’ brand. I said, ‘I have moved on. I will do another thing.’ He said, ‘No. You have to milk it. It should not go like that. That’s a brand. Go and write another script.’ He gave me some money, and I went back and continued writing.”

Funke Akindele first gained prominence after starring in the popular sitcom I Need to Know from 1998 to 2002. Her major breakthrough came in 2008 with her role in the film Jenifa.

She is also recognized as the highest-grossing producer in Nigerian cinema.

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