By Benjamin Njoku

Funke Akindele, the award-winning actress and filmmaker, has sealed a partnership deal with MonieWorld, a product of Moniepoint Inc, as its latest brand ambassador.

This partnership is built on the shared goal of empowering Nigerians, especially those navigating life across borders. MonieWorld is designed for the Nigerian diaspora, offering seamless financial connections between Nigeria and abroad.

Funke Akindele’s influence and storytelling prowess make her a perfect fit for the brand.

“Progress doesn’t start until it moves with ambition, with people, and with purpose,” said Ravi Jakhodia, CEO of MonieWorld. “Funke Akindele embodies this principle, and we’re excited to have her on board.”

Funke Akindele expressed her enthusiasm, saying, “I’m excited to join the MonieWorld family. I’ve always believed in growth that is rooted in hard work and reliability. MonieWorld reflects those same values.”

With her impressive track record, including 10 AMVCA wins and a career earnings exceeding ₦4.7 billion, Funke Akindele is a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. Her partnership with MonieWorld is set to make waves!

Akindele’s career achievements speak to her unparalleled influence across Nigeria and the global diaspora. As the most decorated individual in AMVCA history with 10 wins, she has redefined the commercial scale of African cinema. Her 2025 blockbuster, “Behind the Scenes,” made history as the first Nollywood film to surpass the ₦2 billion mark at the West African box office, while simultaneously breaking records as the highest-grossing Nollywood title of all time in the UK and Ireland. With cumulative career earnings now exceeding ₦4.7 billion, Akindele has been recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the “Most Influential Women in International Film,” cementing her status as the undisputed “Queen of the Box Office.””I am excited to join the MonieWorld family,” said Funke Akindele.

“I’ve always believed in growth that is rooted in hard work and reliability. MonieWorld reflects those same values by making sure that distance isn’t a barrier to progress. What makes this partnership meaningful is our shared understanding of what it means to build something that serves people, making a positive impact in the lives of Nigerians in the Diaspora. It’s all about the freedom to build your life, wherever you are and this aspiration resonates with my own journey and the stories I tell, Akindele said.