Award-winning Nollywood star Funke Akindele has made a surprising confession about her career, one that has left many fans intrigued.

Despite her massive success and dominance in the industry, the actress disclosed that Bimbo Akintola makes her pause and rethink her craft whenever they share the same space.

Speaking during her recently organised event for creatives, Creative Blueprint, Akindele, whose movie just set a new record, opened up about the realities of staying at the top in Nollywood.

In a now-viral video from the event, the actress spoke candidly about the kind of pressure that comes with working alongside certain talents.

She stated: “There’s only one actor that I always shake for then. If she acts, I rethink my career. Abimbola Akintola… she’s deep.”

The room reportedly reacted with surprise as Akindele continued her heartfelt admission. “That’s the actor that if you put me with, I’ll go and rethink,” she added.

In another development, Legit.ng earlier reported that Funke Akindele opened up about the pressures she faced in the movie industry and how they helped shape her into the person she is today.

In a post shared on her Instagram page, the box-office queen reflected on her journey, revealing that the weight of expectations and challenges did not break her spirit. Instead, she said the experiences helped her grow.

“The pressure didn’t break me. It matured me. It taught me patience, discipline, and emotional control,” Funke Akindele wrote.

Since attaining billionaire status, the actress has consistently shared motivational messages with her followers, encouraging them to remain strong in the face of challenges.

“There’s only one actor that I always shake for then, if she acts, I rethink my career! Abimbola Akintola, she’s deep. That’s the actor that if you put me with, I’ll go and rethink”- Funke Akindele pic.twitter.com/zJBecCrJzN

— Nollywood Citadel (@Nolly_Citadel) March 26, 2026