Funke Akindele opens up about the personal sacrifices behind her N2.7bn box office success
Funke Akindele reveals the personal sacrifices behind her record-breaking film, 'Behind The Scenes'. The film has grossed ₦2.7 billion, solidifying her status in Nollywood.
- Nollywood actress Funke Akindele opened up about the personal sacrifices she made to deliver her record-breaking film Behind The Scenes
- The filmmaker revealed she abandoned self-care, skipped parties, and endured sleepless nights to give the project her all
- Behind The Scenes has grossed N2.7 billion at the box office, solidifying Akindele's status as Nigeria's biggest box-office draw
Funke Akindele has pulled back the curtain on what it truly cost her to deliver one of Nollywood's biggest commercial hits, and the answer is just about everything.
Speaking with Bella Naija in a recent interview, the actress and filmmaker opened up about the level of personal sacrifice that went into producing Behind The Scenes, her latest film that has now crossed ₦2.7 billion at the Nigerian box office.
The actress said she stopped attending social events, neglected her hair unless a red carpet or major outing required it, and even forgot to eat on many occasions. Sleepless nights became routine as she poured herself completely into the project.
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"What I do differently to achieve this level of success is lots of work. When I say 'a lot of work,' it means giving your all. I abandoned myself for work; I didn't even make my hair, except when I am going on the red carpet or somewhere important. I don't attend parties, I don't go to greet people at home, I quit everything. I'm neck-deep in work; I sacrifice my time for it. It's now that I am relaxed, feeling fresh, doing the skincare. It was a lot of sacrifice, sleepless nights, forgetting to eat, giving my all," she said.
The film's commercial performance has been nothing short of remarkable. With N2.7 billion grossed, it stands among the highest-earning Nollywood productions in recent memory, further establishing Funke Akindele as the dominant force in Nigerian cinema.
The actress noted that she is now enjoying the rewards of that intense period, finally taking time for rest and personal care.
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