Funke Akindele Changed My Life — Actor Tobi Makinde Appreciates Actress

Posted by Thandiubani on Tue 01st Jul, 2025 - tori.ng

According to him, featuring in Akindele’s movies such as A Tribe Called Judah and Everybody Loves Jenifa totally changed his life.

Actor and podcast host, Tobi Makinde has revealed that popular actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele changed his life.

According to him, featuring in Akindele’s movies such as A Tribe Called Judah and Everybody Loves Jenifa totally changed his life.

Makinde stated this during an interview with Sunday Scoop, “The first time I worked with Funke, I knew I was standing on holy ground when it came to excellence. She’s not just talented, she’s intentional, focused and relentless in the best way. I watched her run massive productions with a calm sense of control, then step in front of the camera and give 110 per cent. That level of dedication rubs off on one. It forces one to rise to the occasion. Working with her has been a masterclass, not just in acting, but in how to carry oneself as a creative. It changed how I approach everything.”

The role interpreter who started out acting as a child actor in Kamsi and Neighbours also recounted how his work helped a fan through tough times.He said, “There was a day I’ll never forget. I was out in public when a young woman saw me, and she just froze. She started fidgeting, clearly emotional, and then said, ‘Your work helped me through a really hard time’. In that moment, it hit me: this isn’t just about acting or being on screen. It’s about impact. One never knows who’s watching, who is healing because of a story one told. That interaction grounded me. It reminded me that what we do isn’t small.

It can reach into someone’s darkness and bring light.”

Makinde who recently ventured into podcasting with the The Tobi Makinde Show said it has made him know the importance of real stories.

“I never imagined how different storytelling could feel until I started hosting the show. In film and television, there’s a script. You know your lines. You know where the story is going. But with the podcast, it’s different. It’s just me, my guest, and the truth.”