Film & Stage
Distinguished
Funke Akindele
born 1977
Made the highest-grossing Nigerian film in history
Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Nigeria Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
Actress, producer and creator of Jenifa's Diary, and the maker of Omo Ghetto: The Saga — the highest-grossing Nigerian film ever released.
Funke Akindele is an actress and an influential producer, the creator and lead of the series Jenifa's Diary.
Omo Ghetto: The Saga is the highest-grossing Nigerian film in history.
Omo Ghetto: The Saga is the highest-grossing Nigerian film in history.
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