General News | 20 May 2025 10:06 CET

‎"To Be Recognized Among 46 Powerful, Visionary Women Is More Than A Celebration" - Funke Akindele Reacts To Being Featured In 'The Most Influential Women in International Film'

By Oluwarantimi Oludase

‎Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has expressed gratitude after being featured in The Hollywood Reporter's 'The Most Influential Women in International Film.'


‎The Hollywood Reporter's 'The Most Influential Women in International Film,' is a publication which is aimed at celebrating the impact of 46 female executives, producers, and creatives, who are changing the face of global cinema across the world.


‎Taking to her Instagram page to celebrate her recent feat, the Nigerian box office queen shared images of the article, as she expressed gratitude to be featured in such an outstanding publication.


‎She described the opportunity the publication awarded her as more than a moment of celebration - and a call to keep building, creating boldly, and lifting others as she rises.


‎Funke Akindele wrote:
‎"I'm deeply honoured and truly grateful to be featured in The Hollywood Reporter's "The Most Influential Women in International Film."

To be recognized among 46 powerful, visionary women from around the world is more than a moment of celebration-it's a call to keep building, creating boldly, and lifting others as we rise.


‎A heartfelt congratulations to Aunty MO @moabudu who has also been featured in this great piece.


‎Thank you so much, Ma, for your invaluable contribution to the creative industry. It's honor to be featured alongside someone who has been such a powerful source of inspiration."



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