Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has sparked reactions on social media after she revealed that the success of her latest blockbuster, Behind The Scenes, which grossed over ₦2.7 billion, came after months of sacrifice, sleepless nights and total dedication to her work.
The interview, which resurfaced on X on Monday, has reignited conversations online about the level of commitment required to achieve success in the film industry.
Speaking in an interview with Bella Naija, which was conducted four days earlier, Akindele said the commercial success of the film was the result of intense hard work and personal sacrifice.
“So for me to get all these achievements, for the last movie to cross ₦2.7 billion, it was a lot of sleepless nights for me. A lot of sacrifice, giving my all. I forget to eat sometimes,” she said.
