The popular Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has responded to reports that, as a result of the success of her most recent film, A Tribe Called Judah, she is a billionaire.
The actress made it clear that she did not personally make billions from the movie, even though it brought in over a billion naira.
In response to the rumors, Funke Akindele stressed that although her most recent work has brought her a great deal of financial success, she is still committed to her profession and hard work. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
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She expressed gratitude for the support received but asserted that she is not a billionaire, describing herself as a “confirmed hustler.”
In her words;
“Thanks dear. I’m not a billionaire! My movie A Tribe Called Judah grossed over a billion naira. But I didn’t take the billion home o!!! I be confirmed hustler.”
Currently, Funke Akindele’s movies, including A Tribe Called Judah, Battle on Buka Street, and Omo Ghetto: The Saga, stand as some of the highest-grossing films in the history of Nollywood.