Actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has opened up about her path to success, despite growing up in a broken home.
In a video shared on Instagram, she discussed the inspiration behind her latest film, A Tribe Called Judah.
Funke Akindele credited her success to her late mother, who raised her well despite the challenges of their broken home.
Seh said:
“What inspired A Tribe Called Judah? I want to touch on this particular thing that people have against women, this stigmatization of women without husbands who have children from different men and they believe single parents especially the women are useless, they see them as prostitutes and they don’t believe the children can be successful in life.
“I’m from a broken home but I thank God for my mum, you know she raised us well and that’s why I’m successful today, so I just want to touch that part. I want to celebrate single parents and mothers out there, I want them to feel the pains and challenges they face in raising children, especially one with five children from five different men from five different tribes.”
She also revealed that one scene from the movie reminded her of her mother and the difficult moment when she had to let go.
The actress’ older sister, Olubunmi Akindele, had previously announced their mother’s passing on February 7th.
The statement read:
“It is with heavy hearts, but in total submission to God Almighty that the ADEBANJO and AKINDELE families announce the passing of their daughter, mother, grandmother and sister, DR. R B ADEBANJO-Akindele, which occurred on Tuesday 07 February 2023.
“May her gentle soul begin its rest eternal in peace. Amen. Obsequies in honour of her passing shall be announced in due course.”
