Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has opened up about her rise to fame, describing herself as self-made and attributing her success to God.

Speaking at the 2025 Media Sales Conference organized by the Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MIPAN) in Lagos, Akindele shared how hard work and dedication paved the way for her in the film industry.

While she acknowledged the impact of others, she emphasized that her achievements were primarily the result of her own efforts.

However, she did credit veteran singer D'banj for playing a key role in shaping her career at a crucial point.

Recalling their encounter, she said,"Nobody made me a star, only God. I wrote my script, and that was it. The ...