Nollywood actress Bunmi Nelson has shared that she once made the mistake of turning down a chance to work with Funke Akindele, saying she did not see her potential at the time.
In a recent interview on the ‘Talk to B’ YouTube podcast, she advised people not to look down on others and said she wishes she had not underestimated Funke in the past.
She said, “I didn’t see Funke going far. That’s why in life, don’t underestimate anybody. Don’t look down on anyone except you’re admiring their shoelace. If I knew Funke would go far like this, I would have held her tight because I can’t even see her back now.”
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According to the actress, Funke Akindele introduced her to Odunfa Caucus, a legendary theatre group and acting academy, after they met through a mutual friend.
She further explained that while she was providing houses as filming locations for many filmmakers, Akindele approached and repeatedly encouraged her to join the industry, but she took the calls for granted and missed what could have been a major career opportunity.
She stated, “I missed that big opportunity because Funke was telling me then that, ‘Ah, why don’t you come?
“I was telling her, ‘I’ve heard a lot about Yoruba industry. They will say you should say auntie. They will say you should kneel down. Then one person say you should carry bag.
“That is why you need to humble yourself in life. If there’s anything I’ve learned in life now, it’s humility.”
While apologising to Kunle Afod and Sodiq Adebayo, Bunmi Nelson appealed for another opportunity to work with Funke Akindele.