Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has said that receiving an honour is a phenomenon she considers a call to uplift others while she advances in her endeavors.

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Her remark comes after she had been named amongst Hollywood Reporter’s “Most Influential Women in International Film, a prestigious global list celebrating 46 visionary women making a significant impact on the international film industry.

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The announcement, which came in on Friday, May 9 marks a significant achievement in Akindele’s illustrious career as it adds to her international recognition.

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In an X post, the actress 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 recognised 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.”

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She further, acknowledged fellow Nigerian media mogul and honoree, Mo Abudu, as a source of inspiration and a major contributor to the growth of the creative industry in Nigeria and Africa.

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Funke has carved a niche for herself in Nollywood with her record-breaking films such as Omo Ghetto: The Saga and A Tribe Called Judah, as well as her contributions to television through the hit series Jenifa’s Diary.

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She has become one of the most trusted and powerful names in Nigeria's entertainment industry because of her steady success.

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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,… pic.twitter.com/vlXt71Binx— Funke Akindele (@funkeakindele) May 13, 2025

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