By Ghazali Ibrahim
Box Office Queen Funke Akindele has marked a major milestone, celebrating 27 years in the Nollywood industry with a heartfelt message of gratitude to her fans and supporters.
Taking to Instagram, Akindele reflected on her long and successful journey in the entertainment business, attributing her longevity to divine favour, hard work, consistency, discipline and focus, values she said have shaped her career since she began acting and producing films nearly three decades ago.
“God’s favour and hard work have brought me this far. It’s been 27 years and counting in the acting and filmmaking industry,” she wrote in the post.
“To my darling fans, I see your reviews, and I truly appreciate the continuous love and support you’re showing.”
Akindele’s milestone comes at a high point in her career, with her latest movie, Behind The Scenes, continuing to perform strongly at the box office and earning widespread praise.
Fans and colleagues across the entertainment world have flooded social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating the actress for her creativity, resilience and significant contributions to Nigerian cinema.
Over the years, Akindele has become known as a box office Queen and one of Nollywood’s most influential talents, with her projects consistently drawing audiences and breaking box office records.
