I Cry, Lock Myself In Room”: Funke Akindele Speaks On Mental Toll Of Stardom

Nollywood Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about the heavy emotional toll of fame, revealing that she regularly breaks down behind closed doors to cope with public scrutiny.

Speaking in an interview with CNN, the box-office queen shared that her energetic and cheerful public image often masks private struggles with stress and anxiety.

“I cry. I lock myself in the room, cry, break down, and hit the bed. But I just pick myself up and come back to life,” Akindele stated.