“I am proof that hardwork and determination can take you far” – Funke Akindele says as she advises young women

Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has given a word of advice to young women using herself as an example.

Taking to her Instagram page to share a clip from her latest interview on Arise TV, Funke stated that she is a proof that hardwork and determination can take one far. She revealed that in her interview with Arise, she opened up about her journey, the challenges she overcame and the importance of being self-made.

Sending a message to young women, she encouraged them to work hard, believe in themselves and never rely on others for validation. She admonished them to use social media platforms positively to showcase their crafts, businesses and talents, like she did.

Funke urged them to break barriers, shatter glass ceilings and celebrate successes with her.

“As the highest-grossing filmmaker in Nigeria and a reputable actress, I’m proof that hard work and determination can take you far. In my latest interview with Aunty Ruth @ruthosime I opened up about my journey, the challenges I overcame, and the importance of being self-made.
To all the young women out there, I want to encourage you to work hard, believe in yourself, and never rely on others for validation. Use social media platforms positively to showcase your crafts, businesses, and talents – just like I have!
Let’s break barriers, shatter glass ceilings, and celebrate our successes together! Watch the full interview on YouTube: ARISE NEWS and be inspired to write your own story”.

It is no longer news that Funke Akindele made history in January, as the first Nigerian filmmaker to gross over a billion at cinemas, as her latest movie, A Tr!be Called Judah grossed over N1.4 billion. It was no surprise to many as Funke is one of the most hardworking women in Nollywood. Her movies in the past three years, A Tr!be Called Judah, Battle On Buka Street, and Omo Ghetto The Saga are respectively the highest-grossing Nollywood films of all time.