Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele has shared the intense personal sacrifices she endured to push her latest blockbuster, Behind The Scenes, to an impressive N2.7 billion at the box office.
In a revealing interview with Bella Naija, the actress and filmmaker opened up about how total dedication and self-neglect powered the film’s massive commercial success.
“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,” Funke explained.
She described pouring everything into the project:
“When I say a lot of work, a lot of giving your all into work.”
Funke admitted she completely abandoned personal care and social activities during production.
“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.”
Only after the film’s success did she begin reclaiming time for herself.
“It’s just now that I’m relaxed, feeling fresh, doing the skincare routine, looking beautiful, smelling nice,” she added.
The disclosure highlights the extraordinary level of commitment required to consistently deliver box-office records in Nollywood and reinforces Funke Akindele’s reputation as one of the industry’s most disciplined and driven talents.