Nollywood actress Funke Akindele, renowned as the Queen of the box office, has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from her fans and supporters. On her Instagram page, the filmmaker announced that her movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, had become the highest-grossing film in West Africa, surpassing her previous record with a staggering 1.6 billion earnings.
Deeply moved, Funke expressed her gratitude to her millions of fans and supporters, attributing her success to God’s guidance. This achievement solidifies her position as Africa’s box office queen. Previously, she made history as the first Nigerian filmmaker to gross over a billion at cinemas with her 2023 movie, A Tr!be Called Judah, earning over N1.4 billion.
Funke’s remarkable success can be attributed to her tireless work ethic. Her recent films, A Tr!be Called Judah, Battle On Buka Street, and Omo Ghetto The Saga, have consistently topped the charts as the highest-grossing Nollywood films.
To kick off the New Year, Funke celebrated herself by sharing a heartwarming video showcasing her beauty and encouraging her fans to acknowledge their own accomplishments. She reflected on her journey, sharing a behind-the-scenes video from the set of A Tr!be Called Judah, highlighting her resilience in the face of adversity.
In a recent interaction on Twitter, Funke clarified her work ethic, emphasizing the importance of taking time to rest. This exchange followed a tweet from a user who drew inspiration from Funke’s dedication to her craft.
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