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“Thank You For The Love, My Colleagues Turned Up For Me In Massive Number” – Funke Akindele Jubilates (Video/Detail)
Popular nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has revealed her excitement on the overwhelming show of love from her colleagues for her movie premiere, Battle on Buka Street, which was held last night in the heart of Lagos.
Taking to her Instagram page moment ago, Funke Akindele appreciate her colleagues for turning up for the event.
“I want to use this opportunity to thank God Almighty for the success of the battle on buka street premiere.
Thank you to all my colleagues for turning up in massive numbers yesterday to support us. I’m so grateful!!!
Thank you to all my fans for your unwavering love and support. You all are the best!!! You rock!!! I truly appreciate the cast and crew for embarking on this amazing journey with me.
I am so passionate about this movie because a lot of young amazing talents were discovered.”
Meanwhile, Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson has revealed some unforgettable experience she had with colleague, Funke Akindele while filming “Battle On Buka Street”.
In her latest video on Instagram, speaking about the movie, Mercy Johnson who played ‘Awele’ described her character as a grumpy person who complains about everything around her.”
She said: “My character is a very grumpy character, she is a very upset woman who is unhappy with where she is in life and complains about virtually everything around her. I like the fact that Awele lives her truth and says her truth.”
Mercy Johnson went on to describe Funke Akindele thus:
“Funke Akindele Bello was an actor now also directing her project and other projects. I always say when an actor becomes a director is a plus for any actor she is directing because, for somebody like her who is top-notch when it comes to acting when she gives her creativity as a director and prowess as an actor it sums up those things and imbibes it into you as an actor in her film you can imagine what you come out with, you come out with exploits so it’s always a plus working with people like her directing me.”
Watch her speak below:
The Movie In Summary; Battle on Buka Street which is directed by Funke Akindele is a story about two women who found themselves at loggerheads when they set up a food business on the same street causing commotion and rivalry between their families.
Battle on Buka Street also stars Funke Akindele, Sola Sobowale, Nkem Owoh, Tina Mba, Bimbo Ademoye and Femi Jacobs.
The movie will be released in the cinema on December 16.
