Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has stated that the success she has attained in the industry is not measured by accolades but by the lives she impacts.
The Cinema Box-Office Queen made this remark in post on her official Twitter page while also saying that being an underdog in does not define but fuels her.
Akindele added that despite the challenges she encounters in her career path, she keeps pushing boundaries. She further urged her fans and followers never to give up their dreams, regardless of the odds.
She wrote; “Being an underdog doesn’t define me, it fuels me. Despite all the challenges I face, I keep pushing boundaries in Nigerian cinema. My success isn’t measured by accolades but by the stories I tell and the lives I impact. Here’s to never giving up on your dreams, no matter the odds. #UnderdogSpirit #Persistence #keeppushing”
Being an underdog doesn't define me, it fuels me. Despite all the challenges I face, I keep pushing boundaries in Nigerian cinema. My success isn't measured by accolades but by the stories I tell and the lives I impact. Here's to never giving up on your dreams, no matter the…
— Funke Akindele (@funkeakindele) May 9, 2024
Meanwhile, in another news…
Nigerian singer and rapper, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known as Skales, has claimed that he is underrated in the music industry despite being “the greatest artiste.”
The 32-year-old artiste stated this during a chat on Hip TV programme, Trending, hosted by reality star, KimOprah.
Skales said fans aren’t giving him enough credit and talked about on how he was battling with low self-esteem during the early years of his career.
The ‘As I Wake Up’ crooner also argued that he is among the set of Nigerian acts that took Afrobeats to an international level.
His statement was a mixture of lamentation and self-appraisal as he believes that he is the rave of the moment who is not appreciated enough for his craft.
He said: “I just rediscovered myself from 2020. I’ve been dealing with a lot of low self-esteem. Even while I have all the big songs in the world, I still doubt myself. But now, I’m more confident.
“I believe I’m among the set that started taking afrobeats to the world. I was honoured and opportune to be part of it. I tell myself I’m the greatest artist out there. This is no disrespect to anybody. It’s just my opinion of myself. I believe that I’m the rave of the moment because where I’m right now musically is inspiring.”
