I stopped making my hair, Funke Akindele reveals how her movie earned N2.7bn

Filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele has shared the intense personal sacrifices she made to achieve the blockbuster success of her latest movie, "Behind The Scenes," which has grossed over ₦2.7 billion. Akindele revealed that this achievement was the result of "a lot of sleepless nights" and total dedication to her craft.

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So for me to get all these achievements, for the last movie to cross ₦2.7 billion, it was a lot of sleepless nights for me. A lot of sacrifice, giving my all. I forget to eat sometimes.

In a resurfaced interview, Akindele detailed how her commitment involved neglecting personal needs and social life. "I abandoned myself for work," she stated, explaining that she often forgot to eat and rarely attended social events or parties. She even admitted to not making her hair unless for specific important occasions like red carpet events. "I put everything into work, research, writing, work. I’m neck deep into work," she added.

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I abandoned myself for work. I don’t even make my hair, except I’m going on the red carpet or for something very important. I don’t attend parties. I don’t go to greet people at home. I put everything into work, research, writing, work. I’m neck deep into work.

She noted that only recently has she begun to prioritize self-care, engaging in skincare routines and focusing on her well-being. This level of dedication has resonated widely on social media, prompting discussions about the extreme commitment necessary for success in the competitive film industry. Many users praised her discipline and focus, with comments highlighting her intelligence and determination.

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It’s just now that I’m relaxed, feeling fresh, doing the skincare routine, looking beautiful, smelling nice.

Reactions on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) showed a mix of admiration for her work ethic and acknowledgment of the demanding nature of the industry. Users described her as "a very focused woman" and commented on her "self-determination," underscoring the personal cost of achieving such significant commercial success in filmmaking.

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a very focused woman.