Nigerian actress Destiny Etiko has poured her heart out to Funke Akindele for featuring in her recent movie “Everybody Loves Jenifa”.
Legit reported that the box queen hosted her movie premiere on December 8 in Lagos, which was attended by industry superstars.
During the premiere’s private dinner hosted by her senior colleague, Funke Akindele, Destiny Etiko opened up on what being a cast of “Everybody Loves Jenifa” has done for her career.
The movie diva pointed out that her colleagues always looked down on her because she made appearances in Asaba-based movies.
Destiny mentioned that the stereotype made her begin to lose confidence in her craft, and she appreciated Funke Akindele’s seeing the value in her.
Funke Akindele, moved by her speech, stood from where she was sitting to embrace Destiny.
The filmmaker highlighted that she has always seen the best in Destiny and encouraged her to be deterred by her critics.
Watch the video below:
Destiny Etiko spurred reactions online
Legit compiled the reactions below:
destinyetikoofficial:
“The king maker @funkejenifaakindele. I can never forget what u have done for me ma 🙏🥲🙌 love u so much mami .”
olabisi.oladele:
“I said this the moment I saw the Beautiful Destiny Etiko in ELJ …I said this is actually a big one for her Career cos it will put her in a different light ! She is a fantastic actor ! Anty Funke do this one.”
stannze:
“Chai! The moment gets me each time 🥹 The vulnerability.”
chizobaozoemena:
“I learnt something from this ,you don’t charge money in all services.”
call.me.a.g:
“Now you’ll make me cry too, Destiny 😍😍😍 people are always trolling her truly about not being in cinema movies….congratulations nwa nne.”
official_adanneya:
“Awwwwwn aunty funke is so humble, she stood up to hug her.”
amarahdike:
“Nah this made me cry😢. Been looking forward to her own gratitude speech and she gave it exactly the way she should 👏👏👏👏 @destinyetikoofficial.”
agimjane:
“Awwww… honestly I was so happy when I saw that she and chinenye nnebe featured in the movie… because a lot of people made it look like those that act movies in the east are not qualified to act cinema movies, thank you aunty funke for not only featuring them in a cinema movie but one of the biggest projects..”
Funke Akindele shares snippet of new movie
According to a previous report by Legit.ng, actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele, known for her prominence in the Nollywood scene, released a snippet of her new movie on social media.
Many of Funke’s fans are anticipating seeing if the box office queen will outdo herself with the new movie, given the level of content she created while pushing it.
The snippets released have been met with mixed reactions from movie enthusiasts.