Funke Akindele, a renowned Nigerian actress and the reigning queen of the box office, has experienced her fair share of ups and downs in relationships. Having been married twice, both unions ultimately ended in heartbreak. Despite these challenges, the Everybody Loves Jenifa star remains resilient in matters of love.
While some might choose to give up after such experiences, Funke Akindele refuses to let past disappointments define her. In a recent interview with Saturday Beats, the celebrated actress shared her perspective on love, why she hasn’t given up, and the qualities she values in a partner.
Speaking candidly about navigating heartbreak in the public eye, Funke Akindele opened up about how she stays hopeful and why she remains open to love. She said:
FUNKE AKINDELE: 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.
Speaking about the kind of man she’s looking for, Funke Akindele revealed saying:
FUNKE AKINDELE: 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.
It wasn’t all love. Speaking about her work, Funke Akindele responded to those saying that Nollywood is losing its storytelling. Funke Akindele responded to those claims saying:
FUNKE AKINDELE: 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. Don’t forget, that is my economic power— the fact that I can tell my story how I want it. I am not tired of Nollywood stories; just tell your stories well
Finally, speaking about the secret to her success in this industry, Funke Akindele spoke about it saying:
FUNKE AKINDELE: 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.”