After Raking In N1.5bn, Funke Akindele Reveals ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ Is Self-Funded
Ahead of the release of her upcoming movie “Everybody Loves Jenifa”, nollywood actor and producer, Funke Akindele, has lauded her 175 crew members for their contribution to the film.
Akindele, who shared a photo of the team in an Instagram post, praised their dedication and hard work in bringing the movie to life.
According to the actor, the self-funded movie highlights her pride in providing opportunities for a talented crew, 95 per cent of whom are young individuals showcasing their skills.
“Proud moment! I want to celebrate the incredible 175 crew members who worked tirelessly for nine weeks to bring ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ to life! As a self-funded project, I’m honoured to have empowered a team of talented individuals, with 95% of them being young people, to showcase their skills.
“Special shout-out to our Nigerian and Ghanaian crew members who collaborated seamlessly to make this happen. I believe in empowering the next generation and giving them opportunities to shine. And shine they did! Get ready for the movie’s release in December,” she wrote.
Last year, Akindele broke the record for the highest grossing movie in the Nigerian box office with her blockbuster ‘A Tribe Called Judah’.
The made an impressive mark at the box office, amassing over N1.5bn across cinemas in Nigeria, the UK, and other African nations.
After Raking In N1.5bn, Funke Akindele Reveals ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ Is Self-Funded is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
