Nollywood actress turned politician, Funke Akindele, has confirmed her retirement from the movie industry.
In a recent interview, the actress who had just premiered her latest movie, ‘Battle on Buka Street’, stated that the movie is like a farewell to her career as an actress.
She said she would still be in the system producing and navigating the young ones in the industry.
According to her, she is certain she is going to be the next deputy governor of Lagos State so she has decided to let the young faces into the industry.
She said, “A great change has happened positively if you noticed. From being an actor, I also write, produce, direct and discover new faces. So, I have passed the baton of production to the young people because I have moved into politics now.
“‘Battle on Buka Street’ is like a farewell because I am going to be the next deputy governor of Lagos State.
“So, I am passing the baton to the new ones because we need to give them an opportunity.
“Yes, I will be in the background to advise and supervise them, but let them be the face, let us celebrate them, are you not tired of seeing old faces.”
In the interview, she also revealed that the story is not originally hers but a young man named Jack.
