Funke Akindele Announced as MonieWorld Brand Ambassador
After a remarkable career in Nollywood, actress, filmmaker, and producer Funke Akindele has added another milestone to her achievements with a new ambassadorial deal with MonieWorld, a product of Moniepoint Inc. The partnership marks a significant step in her ongoing efforts to expand her influence both in Nigeria and across the global diaspora.
Funke Akindele expressed her excitement about joining MonieWorld, stating, “I am excited to join the MonieWorld family. I’ve always believed in growth that is rooted in hard work and reliability. MonieWorld reflects those same values by making sure that distance isn’t a barrier to progress.”
The actress emphasized that the collaboration resonates with her personal journey and the stories she tells through her films. “What makes this partnership meaningful is our shared understanding of what it means to build something that serves people, making a positive impact in the lives of Nigerians in the Diaspora. It’s all about the freedom to build your life, wherever you are, and this aspiration resonates with my own journey,” she added.
Ravi Jakhodia, CEO of MonieWorld, praised Akindele’s career and influence, highlighting her consistency, credibility, and connection to communities. “Funke Akindele embodies this principle. Her career reflects the same values we’ve built MonieWorld on: consistency, credibility and an unwavering connection to the communities that shaped her journey. From dominating the Nigerian box office to breaking records in the UK and Ireland, her excellence travels,” he said.
The partnership is anchored in the belief that progress is a journey that spans continents and relies on seamless financial connections. Funke Akindele’s achievements showcase her exceptional influence in Nigeria and abroad. She is the most decorated individual in AMVCA history with 10 wins, and her 2025 blockbuster, Behind the Scenes, became the first Nollywood film to surpass N2 billion at the West African box office while breaking records in the UK and Ireland.
With cumulative career earnings now exceeding N4.7 billion, Funke Akindele has been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the “Most Influential Women in International Film,” cementing her status as the undisputed “Queen of the Box Office.”
This collaboration with MonieWorld reinforces her role as a cultural icon committed to enabling Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to thrive, build, and stay connected regardless of distance.
