Funke Akindele Talks About Her Divorce: Why She Doesn’t See It as a Failure. Funke Akindele, the acclaimed Nigerian director and actress, has offered a candid insight into her recent divorce from JJC Skillz. The actress, who has been making headlines with the premiere of her movie “A Tribe Called Judah,” is no stranger to both triumphs and setbacks. Despite her considerable achievements, she acknowledges two failed marriages as part of her journey.
In an interview with Joyce on Wazobia, Funke Akindele delved into the concept of these perceived “failures” and articulated why she refrains from labeling her divorce as such. The conversation provides a nuanced perspective on the actress’s life, showcasing her resilience and reflective outlook on relationships.
Funke Akindele words below
“If you don’t fail, you can’t be successful. You have to keep trying. Like when a child is trying to walk, the child will walk small and just fall off. So it’s normal for you to fall but you just have to pick yourself and rise again.
For me, I see failure, I see challenges, I see obstacles, as part of life. My mum raised me like that. My mum will say if you do not fail, if you do not fall, you cannot succeed. So you have to keep going. And note, I do not even see the failures.
If you ask me now can you tell me one failure, I don’t see it as a failure. My personal life – marriage, I just take it as it comes. My mental health is very important. My career is very important, darling. I have to make an impact. I have to empower a lot of people. I have to inspire young people out there. I have to stay strong for my children and my siblings. Why am I living? I have a purpose, so my head is up. Yes I cry, yes I break down, but after I cry, I just look in the mirror and say “Keep moving”.