Nollywood actress Biodun Okeowo, otherwise known as Omoborty, has poured encomium on her senior colleague, Funke Akindele.
Sharing an old clip of the actress, she described Funke as a woman who has walked the road, paid her dues, fallen, risen, and still shows up fully.
She appreciated the box office Queen for teaching without sugarcoating and for reminding people that success is work before it is applause. Biodun noted how Funke is substance, leadership, and excellence.
“This is the kind of video that deserves to go viral!
Not noise.
A clear lecture on dedication, discipline, consistency, and pushing even when the body is tired, and the spirit feels stretched. This is real mentorship. This is experience speaking, not motivation for likes.
Big hail to Funke Akindele. @funkejenifaakindele
A woman who has walked the road, paid her dues, fallen, risen, and still shows up fully.
Thank you for teaching without sugarcoating and for reminding people that success is work before it is applause. This is substance, leadership and excellence”.
In early 2023, Biodun had been left emotional over after Funke had offered to assist her son’s career. This sweet gesture left the mother of two speechless and in tears.
In a heartwarming note to Akindele, Omoborty expressed pride in her, stating that she was genuinely happy to celebrate someone like Funke. She added that if anyone said she was famzing Funke, then she has no problem with it.
Mo Bimpe, while celebrating Funke after she hit N2 billion at the box office, declared her the Queen of the box office. The movie producer and director continue to break records.
Similarly, Juliana Olayode described Funke as an exceptional woman, saying Funke didn’t get to where she is by chance or by fluke, as it has been the result of many years of hard work, bending her back, and working tirelessly with almost nothing.
Last year, BBNaija Queen had spoken about her first time meeting with Funke Akindele. The reality star revealed that she didn’t let the box office queen go until she had pitched her brand. She expressed how honoured she was to meet Funke, whom she described as a talented, rare gem and a true legend.
Yoruba actress, Debbie Shokoya had expressed gratitude to Funke for promoting her movie. Describing Funke as an amazing woman, Debbie revealed that this was the least Funke had done for her, but she promised not to cast it.
Nkechi Blessing had praised Funke, hailing her for being a force, unstoppable and undefeated. She appreciated Funke for believing in her, even though she had been distant, as she made it clear that she didn’t take her love for granted.
Actor, Monsuru Ayanfe had shared his experience working with Funke. He recalled Funke’s behaviour toward him when he crashed her car, which left him shocked. He described the filmmaker as someone who gets angry easily but apologises when she is calm.
Veteran actress, Tola Oladokun praised Funke, recounting how she got in contact with her and crediting her with helping her career. She also recalled how she missed her first opportunity to work with Akindele but was given a second chance and has now gotten more opportunities with her.