Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has taken fans down memory lane.
She shares how she earned her first ₦1 million in 1999 through her role as Bisi in the hit educational TV series ‘I Need to Know’.
In a heartfelt video shared via her X account,Funke Akindele opened up about her early struggles in Nollywood.
She reveals that her journey to success began in 1996, when she started playing minor “waka pass” roles and faced numerous audition rejections.
“I made that around 1999. I started my career from like 1996, playing waka pass roles, 1997 going for auditions, getting a lot of nos,” she recalled.
Her persistence eventually paid off when she landed her breakout role in I Need to Know, which became her gateway to financial and career success.
“Then I got one big yes with I Need to Know, and that is how I got my first ₦1 million,” Akindele shared.
Reflecting on how she spent the money, the Battle on Buka Street producer revealed that the first person she told was her mother, who advised her to pay her tithe before using the rest.
“What did I do with one million naira? First, I showed it to my mom. Of course, she knew about it, and then mommy advised that I have to pay my tithe first,” Akindele said.
She added that after paying her tithe, she went on a well-deserved shopping spree in Yaba, upgrading her wardrobe and buying new shoes and bags.
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“The girl that had no shoes yesterday has today,” she concluded proudly.
