Box Office Queen, Funke Akindele, Goes To Cannes As Keynoter

at the Nigerian International Film Summit , which will hold at the sidelines of the 77th Cannes International Film Festival

But it is the conversation with Funke Akindele that would be the kicker for the summit. No doubt, guest to the summit and to the festival would want to hear Akindele speak on how she has remained committed to telling authentic and original African stories for significant impact and elevation of the richness of African talent to the world.

Akindele has been able to create stories with iconic characters on film and television such as creating long-standing series Jenifa’s Diary and the highly successful My Siblings and I. For her remarkable work in film and television, Funke is now the most nominated filmmaker in the history of The Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards.

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