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'To be successful, you need to get your hands dirty' – Funke Akindele

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Nigerian actress, producer, and box office queen Funke Akindele has spoken about what it takes to be successful.

According to the actress, in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on the ‘WithChude’ podcast, doing the dirty work is a must on the journey to success.

She also spoke about the need to work hard and persevere in a bid to be successful.

She explained how she’s stayed motivated despite her numerous successes in the entertainment industry. She does not dwell on what she’s achieved but instead focuses on hard work and dedication.

ALSO READ: “Funke Akindele paid me just ₦90k after one month on set” – Actor Ijoba Lande speaks out

Furthermore, Funke highlighted the importance of spirituality, self-awareness, and originality in her ability to reinvent herself in the entertainment industry.

She said, “A lot of people want to do what I’m doing, but I keep telling them: for you to be successful, you need to work hard. Do the dirty work.”

Funke attributed her consistent success at the Nigerian box office for four consecutive years to her intentionality and her constant striving for perfection.

Additionally, the actress opened up about how she handles grief, revealing that she does not allow herself to break down due to personal problems.


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Recall that Funke was dragged into a controversial conversation about overpayment for a movie role by skit maker Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, on Friday.

In a video, Lande claimed she received a meagre ₦90,000 payment after working on her movie set for a month.

On how he landed the movie role, Lande revealed that Funke contacted him on social media via DM after she liked one of his videos.

Admitting his excitement at being contacted by the superstar producer, Lande revealed that he didn’t bother to charge because he felt it would be the big break his career needed.

However, after only being paid ₦90,000 for a whole month, Lande said he learned his lesson and would bill anybody approaching him for work, even Michael Jackson.

ALSO READ: Enioluwa criticises comments comparing Funke Akindele to Taraji P. Henson

He further advised upcoming creatives in the entertainment industry to charge their fee without feeling shame or seeing anybody as a god.

The skitmaker went on to recount his experience with Funke, saying the thespian was never approachable.

Hours after the video of Lande throwing allegations at Funke made the rounds, the skitmaker made a video to apologise to the actress, clarifying that he was paid ₦190,000 and not ₦90,000 as he’d earlier claimed.


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‘Maybe about $2.2bn’ – Kiddwaya’s dad, Terry Waya, reveals net worth

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Terry Waya, the flamboyant Nigerian businessman and father of reality TV star Kiddwaya, has revealed his net worth to be approximately $2.2 billion.

The Benue-born billionaire made the revelation during an interview with Romanian media personality Oana Irimia, when he was directly asked about his current net worth.

Irimia asked, “What is your net worth as of today? “ Terry Waya responded, “Maybe about 2.2 billion dollars.”

Terry Waya is involved in a range of business ventures spanning agriculture, industry, and investments. He also serves as the Executive Director at GT Carbon. Known for his extravagant lifestyle, Waya frequently makes headlines for his luxurious properties and high-end fashion accessories, including expensive watches.

ALSO READ: My Dad is rich, I might just enter the music business – Kiddwaya

His son, Kiddwaya, gained fame on the Big Brother Naija reality show in 2020. He openly stated that he joined the show for fun rather than the prize money.

Terry Waya was once a flamboyant playboy who was the toast of society tales back in the mid-90s to early 2000s.

Terry Waya’s son’s appearance on the Big Brother Naija reality show in 2020 brought him back to the limelight, where he’s been a constant ever since.

Note that Terry Waya’s time in the limelight has not only been about glitz and glamour. He’s had two convictions in England for a couple of financial crimes and has also had a run-in with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).


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The Kaduna Polytechnic graduate was born in Benue State. He moved to Kaduna at an early age and grew up there before relocating to Abuja.

He got his first break in the capital city when he consulted for the company that built the Transcorp Hilton in the early 1990s.

ALSO READ: I got robbed in Ibiza and 70,000 Euros was stolen – BBNaija’s Kiddwaya

From then on, he became a known fixer for top politicians from the mid-90s to early 2000s and acquired a lot of money with which he made investments in the United Kingdom and several countries in Europe.


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Davido gifts Ghanaian TikToker $5,000 for performing cover of ‘With You’

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Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has once again shown his philanthropic side by gifting Ghanaian TikToker #Ananzooficial $5,000.

The singer gave the TikToker the money after watching his emotional cover of ‘With You’, a track off his latest album, 5ive, featuring Omah Lay.

The video, which has since gone viral, shows #Ananzooficial delivering a near-perfect cover of Davido’s song with passion, capturing the essence of the original track.

Seeing the video, Davido took to the comments to offer the TikToker the generous monetary reward, writing “5K US for OLS, contact #deekay-dmw”.

ALSO READ: Davido confirms joint album and tour with Chris Brown

Davido’s fifth album, released April 18, 2025, features 17 tracks, including ‘With You’. The album has been massively successful since its release, racking up millions of streams and topping charts across multiple platforms.

This act of kindness comes only days after Davido gifted his wife Chioma a brand new G-wagon AMG G63 for her 30th birthday. The singer also gifted the car dealer $10,000 in cash.

Chioma was in tears when she was presented with the car gift at the lavish surprise birthday party the singer put together for her.

Clearly, Davido is no stranger to generosity. In November 2021, Davido raised ₦200 million through a social media campaign and added ₦50 million of his own funds, donating a total of ₦250 million to 292 orphanages across Nigeria.


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He continued this tradition by donating ₦237 million to 424 orphanages in July 2023, benefiting over 13,000 children. In November 2024, he pledged another ₦300 million to support orphanages and combat drug abuse among youth.

ALSO READ: Davido speaks on how his absence shuts down the music industry

In 2018, he donated ₦15 million for the surgery of a staff member at Murtala Muhammed International Airport.


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'I’m gay' – Kanye West declares in chaotic rant video

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Controversial American rapper Kanye West has caught the attention of the world with his latest declaration that he is gay.

The ‘Bittersweet’ singer made the stunning declaration during a live stream where he went on a chaotic rant about some of the issues he had with his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.

Kanye and Kim Kardashian were married from 2014 to 2022 and had four children. Although the marriage ended in divorce, both have continued to co-parent their children.

In the video, which has now gone viral, the rapper, dressed in all black with a full face-covering mask, could be heard talking about his sexual preference, declaring that he is gay more than once.

ALSO READ: Kanye West reveals he used to give his cousin oral sex in new song

He also talked about being in charge of his legacy, adding that he is the leader and not anyone’s idol.

He said, “I’m not here to be your idol, I’m the leader. I’m not here to be worshipped. And as a leader I’m saying, how am I supposed to lead y’all if I don’t get my kids with me to continue what we are doing? I ain’t got no mother****ng legacy so why the f**k you think I be s***** at n****? Twigs in charge of my mother****ng legacy, and I’m gay. Twigs in charge of my motherfucking legacy, and I’m gay n****”.

This video comes days after Kanye shared a disturbing post on X (formerly Twitter), where he wrote:

“My name is Ye and I sucked my cousin’s d*** till I was 14,” while teasing a song titled COUSINS.


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He thereafter posted a rainbow emoji with the caption: “This is my new logo,” before backtracking, saying he’s not actually gay.

ALSO READ: Kanye West seemingly confirms reports that estranged wife Bianca Censori left him


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