Funke Akindele is serving up lifelong lessons and inspiring wisdom as she graces the cover of “Guardian Life.”

From her breakout role in “I Need to Know” to catapulting to a powerhouse, the filmmaker and director who has been described as the “queen of Nollywood” has been on a meteoric rise, breaking records and setting the pace for women in Nigerian film and business. 

Funke gets real about her journey to stardom in the interview, she talks about the challenges she’s faced in a male-dominated industry, and how she’s using her platform to be a beacon of light to other women.

Funke also opens up about her latest project, the #HerMoneyHerPower campaign—a movement by The She Tank and BellaNaija. The project is aimed at aiding women take charge of their lives and more importantly their finances and making bold decisions for their future. It’s not just about money; it’s about having the confidence to shape your own story. Funke is leading the charge, inspiring women to go after their dreams and break all barriers.

She said "Through my movies, especially “Jenifa’s Diary,” we encourage women to get into business, do something for themselves, get a job, be responsible and valuable so that they can have their own money. I am not stopping with this message anytime soon and will keep sensitising and enlightening young ladies till we get them to the point of financial freedom".