Award-winning actress and box office heavyweight, Funke Akindele has shared how despite no formal education in movie production, she has become one of Nollywood’s most successful producers.
Funke Akindele says she learnt to write movies by watching Hollywood filmmaker, Tyler Perry, whom she described as her role model.
Akindele said she has managed to stay relevant and successful by embracing reinvention.
The box office titan also addressed the controversy that surrounded the subject of filmmakers using dance as a promotional tool.
In a recent interview with Bella Naija, Funke Akindele revealed that; “I didn’t go to school to study film. I just watch films. I actually learned to write by watching Tyler Perry’s movies and series. That’s my role model. I love him so much, and I can’t wait to work with him.”
Akindele’s revelation instantly adds context to her approach to filmmaking, as she shares striking similarities with Perry. Like the American filmmaker who is famous for making emotionally charged movies with strong black female leads, Akindele’s movies also embrace similar characters, such as ‘Your Excellency’ and ‘A Tribe of Judah’, which have strong female leads.
Tyler Perry is also known for his comedy movies, especially for the black family matriarch “Madea”, whom he plays. Funke Akindele’s famous “Jennifer” character also mirrors some of the comical traits.
