Juliana Olayode applauds Funke Akindele’s record-breaking N2 billion box office success with “Behind The Scenes,” praising her dedication and impact

Actress Juliana Olayode has lauded senior colleague Funke Akindele following her historic box office success, The Nation reported on Monday.

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Akindele became the first filmmaker to gross N2 billion in Nigerian cinemas with her latest film, “Behind The Scenes.”

In an Instagram post, Olayode described Akindele as an “exceptional woman,” crediting her achievement to years of relentless hard work, perseverance, and dedication.

“You set the pace, you paved the way, you opened our eyes to possibilities, and you opened the door to a billion… now you have shown us that 2 billion and more is possible,” Olayode wrote.

She added that Akindele’s journey serves as inspiration, emphasising the combination of talent, faith, and resilience in achieving unprecedented success.

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Olayode concluded her tribute by congratulating Akindele, her cast, and crew, celebrating the landmark milestone in Nigerian cinema.