Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele is making waves once again as she prepares to release her highly anticipated film, Everybody Loves Jenifa.
The award-winning actress and producer took to Instagram to celebrate her remarkable team of 175 crew members who worked tirelessly over nine weeks to bring her vision to life.
In an inspiring post on instagram, Akindele expressed her immense gratitude, particularly highlighting the collaboration between her Nigerian and Ghanaian colleagues. She praised the team’s flawless synergy and hard work, emphasizing her commitment to nurturing young talent in the film industry.
“Proud moment!” Akindele wrote. “I want to celebrate the incredible 175 crew members who worked tirelessly for nine weeks to bring Everybody Loves Jenifa to life! As a self-funded project, I’m honoured to have empowered a team of talented individuals, with 95% of them being young people, to showcase their skills.”
She continued, “Special shoutout to our Nigerian and Ghanaian crew members who collaborated seamlessly to make this happen. I believe in empowering the next generation and giving them opportunities to shine. And shine they did! Get ready for the movie’s release in December!”
Akindele’s passion for supporting the next generation of creatives is evident as she positions herself as a mentor and leader in Nollywood. With the movie set to premiere in December, fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be another milestone in her illustrious career.
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