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Published on 2025-10-19 15:54:16
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has shared how she earned her first ₦1 million in 1999 through her breakout role as ‘Bisi’ in the hit educational TV series ‘I Need to Know’.
In a video posted on her X account, Akindele reflected on her early acting journey, revealing that the path to success wasn’t smooth.
She recalled starting out in 1996, taking minor “waka pass” roles and facing several rejections at auditions before her big break finally came.
“I made that around 1999. I started my career from like 1996, playing waka pass roles, 1997…
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