By G9ija
Nollywood actress cum politician, Funke Akindele, has declared she is the next deputy governor of Lagos State and her latest movie ‘Battle On Buka Street’ is a farewell to the entertainment industry. The Landmark event center, in the Oniru area of Lagos on Sunday, December 11 hosted the official premiere of Battle on Buka Street. Colleagues like Iyabo Ojo, Sola Sobowale, Mercy Johnson Okojie, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, and Femi Adebayo, among others all showed up to support one of their own.
Funke revealed she is not the original owner of the story as it belongs to a newbie in the entertainment industry. The actress said working with young people has really touched her life and she is always ready to support them. She said: “I am excited about my new movie titled ‘Battle on Buka Street.’ A young guy called Jack owns the original story. The guy is a newbie in the entertainment industry and the talents we showcased on ‘Battle on Buka Street’ are young and fresh. Nollywood should get ready for the new faces.
Working with young people has really touched my life; so, anytime I hear that they have something new to work on, I quickly jump on it and support them” Speaking on her involvement in the project, Funke said a great change has happened and she has passed the baton of production to young people due to her involvement in politics. According to Funke Akindele, ‘Battle on Buka Street’ is like a farewell to Nollywood because she is going to be the next deputy governor of Lagos State. In her words: “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. “So, ‘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, but let them be the face, let us celebrate them, are you not tired of seeing old faces?”
