Funke Akindele’s journey
28 Sep
From the bustling streets of Lagos to shattering Nollywood box office records for seven consecutive years, Funke Akindele’s journey is defined by ambition, resilience, and a firm belief in the transformative role of women’s economic power. In this exclusive interview with Guardian Life, she opens on her growth from being a young actress on I…
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