Nigerian filmmaker and actress, Funke Akindele, opens up that being divorced twice doesn’t make her a failure

Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele-Bello popularly known has Funke Akindele or Jennifer, is a Nigerian filmmaker, actress,director, producer, and politician.

She has won numerous awards as an actress and director.

Akindele’s film “A Tribe Called Judah” has recently made history by becoming the first Nigerian movie to gross 1 billion naira ($1.1 million) in domestic theatres , achieving this milestone within just three weeks of its release.

In an interview with Wazobia FM in Lagos, Nigeria, she shared that her mother instilled in her the understanding that failure is integral to success.

According to her, she just takes marriage “as it comes” while stressing how important her mental health and career are.

The actress added that her purpose is to live a meaningful life, inspire the younger generation and be there for her children and siblings. 

Funke Akindele said, “If you ask me now can you tell me one failure, I don’t see it as a failure. My personal life marriage, I just take it as it comes. My mental health is very important. My career is very important, darling.

“I have to make an impact. I have to empower a lot of people. I have to inspire young people out there. I have to stay strong for my children and my siblings. Why am I living? I have a purpose, so my head is up. Yes I cry, yes I break down, but after I cry, I just look in the mirror and say, ‘keep moving,’” Funke Akindele said.