Actress Biodun Okeowo has praised Funke Akindele for her discipline, resilience and authentic mentorship, describing her success as a product of hard work and consistency
Biodun Okeowo Praises Funke Akindele’s Work Ethic, Calls Her a Model of Real Mentorship
Nollywood actress and producer Biodun Okeowo, popularly known as Omoborty, has showered glowing praise on her senior colleague, Funke Akindele, celebrating her discipline, resilience and enduring excellence in the Nigerian film industry.
Biodun shared an old video clip of Akindele on social media, describing her as a woman who has weathered challenges, paid her dues, and continued to rise through consistency and hard work.
According to her, the clip stands out as a powerful lesson on what genuine mentorship should look like in the creative industry.
“This is the kind of video that deserves to go viral! No noise,” Biodun wrote.
She said the message delivered by Akindele was rooted in experience rather than surface-level motivation.
“A clear lecture on dedication, discipline, consistency, and pushing even when the body is tired, and the spirit feels stretched. This is real mentorship. This is experience speaking, not motivation for likes,” she added.
Biodun further praised the award-winning filmmaker for her transparency and honesty, noting that Akindele’s journey reflects the realities behind sustained success.
“Big hail to Funke Akindele. A woman who has walked the road, paid her dues, fallen, risen, and still shows up fully,” she wrote.
The actress also expressed appreciation for what she described as Akindele’s “unsugarcoated” approach to teaching younger creatives, stressing that success is built on effort long before public applause.
“Thank you for teaching without sugarcoating and for reminding people that success is work before it is applause. This is substance, leadership, and excellence,” Biodun concluded.
Funke Akindele remains one of Nollywood’s most influential figures, widely recognised for her record-breaking box office performances and her impact as a filmmaker, mentor, and industry leader. Read More
