Nollywood Actress and politician, Funke Akindele has said that her latest movie is like a farewell as she is going to be the next deputy governor of Lagos State.Information Guide Nigeria
She said this in an interview with Punch Deji Lambo stressing that her latest movie, Battle on Buka Streets, is her farewell project as she fully delves into politics.
It could be recalled that Funke Akindele had disclosed that she was ready to pay the price of embracing politics which will temporarily hold her career in the Nollywood industry.JAMB portal
According to GISTLOVER, she is passing the baton to upcoming actors, though, she would still be at the background to advise and supervise them.
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Below is her response to her new movie
Tell us about the movie
The movie is about a family, the hustle and bustle in the family, the ups and downs, and the fictions. All I wanted to preach on ‘Battle on the Buka Street’ is to celebrate our culture, our food because I love African food so much, and to also celebrate oneness in the family, state, and country.NYSC portal
What is the cultural essence of the movie?
Ensuring that we bring everybody together; there is no segregation, nothing like discrimination, no tribalism. It is about just preaching the unity in Nigeria.
How involved are you in this project?
A great change has happened positively if you noticed. From being an actor, I also write, produce, direct and discover new faces. So, I have passed the baton of production to the young people because I have moved into politics now. ‘Battle on Buka Street’ is like a farewell because I am going to be the next deputy governor of Lagos State. So, I am passing the baton to the new ones because we need to give them an opportunity. Yes, I will be in the background to advise and supervise them.JAMB Result
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