Nollywood actress and box office sensation Funke Akindele recently spoke at the Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MIPAN) 2025, where she credited her success entirely to God, emphasizing that no one else but Him made her a star.
During her speech, Funke shared insights into her journey as a scriptwriter and how she conceived the idea for the Jenifa brand. She recounted how an industry insider encouraged her to build on Jenifa’s success and even provided financial support for her projects.
She also spoke about staying relevant in Nigeria’s evolving content marketing industry and how audience behavior continues to shift.
At musician D’banj’s June anniversary celebration, Funke revealed a profound moment when God spoke to her through him, urging her to maintain the Jenifa brand. She disclosed that D’banj had financially supported her next film and encouraged her to keep pushing forward.
Reflecting on her past struggles, Funke previously shared how she overcame challenges before finding fame. Last year, she posted a video from the set of her record-breaking film, A Tribe Called Judah, highlighting her dedication and resilience. Despite the hardships, she learned to persevere and use her journey to inspire others.
“Nobody Made Me A Star, Only God”
–Funke Akindele Speaks At MIPAN 2025. pic.twitter.com/wXZAbAfdIH— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) February 27, 2025
Nobody Made Me A Star, Only God” – Funke Akindele Speaks At MIPAN 2025.
Live As Award-Winning Nollywood Actress And Filmmaker, Funke Akindele, Delivers A Powerful Message At The MIPAN 2025 Media Sales Conference#MIPAN2025 #GoldMyneTV #GoldMyneLive #GoldMyneLiveCoverage pic.twitter.com/OPtwiLzIyj— goldmynetv (@goldmyntv) February 27, 2025