- Funke Akindele revealed how actress Sikiratu Sindodo borrowed her clothes to look classy and presentable on movie sets.
- She also revealed how Iyabo Ojo used to stand up for her until many in the industry noticed her.
Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has opened up about her humble beginnings in the entertainment industry.
Funke Akindele, who is currently on vacation in Ghana with friends, took to social media to share videos and stories about her early days in the industry.
In the video, Funke Akindele shared how she used to borrow clothes from her colleague, Sikiratu Sindodo, to look classy on movie sets.
She also expressed gratitude to colleagues like Iyabo Ojo, who stood up for her and helped her gain recognition.
The actress also reflected on the challenges she faced in her career, including rejection and hardship.
However, she emphasized the importance of perseverance, using her experiences to inspire others.
See video…
In another news, Funke Akindele shares secret to her unique marketing strategy .
The actress, who has been busy promoting her new movie across states in Nigeria and abroad, was asked how she creates her content and knows what marketing strategy to employ.
Responding to the question asked, Funke Akindele revealed that she lives, sleeps, and breathes social media, to the point falling asleep, while watching content online. Therefore, she knows what works for each demographic.
According to the Box Office Queen, she taps into the power of social media, breaks from the norm and practices “Blue Ocean Marketing”. She also mentioned originality as a key factor.
See some reactions that followed..
unusualblessing_: “This woman spends time on TikTok she follows trends she knows how to attract the audience she needs , I’ve learnt so much from her without meeting her , she understands the power of social media and the power of trends, the power of the GenZs , and the ethics of getting people to stay glued to all her movies !! This year ehn everything I’ve learned I’ll use it , there’s no being ashamed on this space when it comes to pushing my brand.”
xtra.fits: “You can really tell from her contents that she studies every level of people. She dishes out content for the grassroots, the GenZ’s and also the Millennials. She knows what keeps people glued to their gadgets and uses it to her advantage. I really applaud her for this. She studies and knows her onions well because having the top 4 of the highest grossing movies of all time in west Africa since 2020 and nobody has been able to break that till date is no child’s play. Weldone aunty Funke.”
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