Successful Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele, also known as Jennifer has assured women that they can be successful without relying on men.
The producer of “Tribe Of Judah” called on women to be enterprising, independent and self-reliant.
The filmmaker made this call in a recent interview with Arise TV.
She emphasized the importance of entrepreneurship for women, regardless of their circumstances.
Akindele highlighted the potential for women to achieve financial independence.
While referencing successful female entrepreneurs like Folorunsho Alakija, she said, “Who says women can’t make money? You don’t have to rely on a man to make it.”
The actress also advised young women to stay contented and focused on their goals, rather than envying others and living beyond their means.
Akindele said, “Whatever you have, just start something. Move. Don’t wait for the big opportunity. Even if it’s petty business, just start something”.
Reflecting on her own journey, Akindele shared, “I used to buy my handbags from ‘bend down select.’ I would wash and iron them and slay with them. Even with the cheap bags, I still felt good. Just believe in yourself.”
She also stressed the importance of positive influences and avoiding negativity. READ ALSO:
- 2026 U-17 WWC: Adegbuyi vows more goals for Flamingos
- Woman seeks divorce as husband allegedly defecates, urinates on himself when drunk
- Man catches wife living with best friend, seeks compensation
- Woman wins divorce after husband sells family home, ignores her for seven years
- Man arrested over alleged killing of ex-girlfriend after breakup
“Content that would drive you crazy, people that would say things that would upset you, toxic people—avoid them. Because you’re growing in a new space. It’s what you feed yourself with that matters”, she said.
