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You Must Do The Dirty Work To Be Successful – Funke Akindele

Posted by Gistsnaija. on 9 April, 2025 | under Entertainment
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You Must Do The Dirty Work To Be Successful – Funke Akindele

Popular Nigerian actress and producer Funke Akindele recently shared her insights on achieving success, emphasizing the importance of being willing to do the “dirty work” in one’s career. Speaking on the ‘WithChude’ podcast, Akindele highlighted that embracing tasks that others might shy away from is a crucial component of making significant progress and achieving noteworthy accomplishments in life. Her perspective sheds light on the often-unseen aspects of success, encouraging individuals to embrace challenges head-on.

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In addition to discussing the significance of doing the dirty work, Funke Akindele also pinpointed hard work and dedication to duties and responsibilities as critical factors for success. She underscored that these attributes are essential for anyone striving to reach their goals and make a lasting impact in their chosen field.

By combining perseverance with a strong commitment to one’s responsibilities, Akindele believes individuals can pave their paths to success and stand out in the competitive landscape.

Revealing the secrets to her most talked-about successes, Akindele said,

“Let me say that a lot of people want to do what I am doing, but I keep telling them: for you to be successful, you need to work hard and do the dirty work.”

She maintained that she refused to dwell on or allow present successes in the industry to affect her work, but remained focused and undistracted.

While not ruling out the place of spirituality in the entertainment journey, she highlighted the importance of self-awareness and originality in making headway in the sector, attributing her four consecutive years of success in the Nigerian box office to her intentionality and desire for perfection.

She also spoke on how she handles grief, saying that she does not allow herself to break down due to personal problems or issues.