Big Brother Naija star Queen Mercy Atang has shared the exciting story of her first encounter with Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele.
The reality TV personality met the award winning actress and filmmaker during the weekend at the dedication ceremony of Toke Makinwa’s daughter. Clearly thrilled by the moment, Queen took to her Instagram page to post photos of herself with Funke, describing the experience as both inspiring and humbling.
According to Queen, she refused to let the actress leave until she had finished pitching her brand. She playfully likened the encounter to a moment of determination, saying it felt like telling Funke, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.”
Calling the filmmaker a talented, rare gem and a true legend, Queen expressed her deep appreciation for the warm reception she received. She also revealed that Funke listened attentively and offered words of encouragement about her cinema brand, Banex Cinema.
“This little girl in the cinema business had the honour of meeting an incredibly talented and rare gem today, a true legend,” she wrote. “Trust me, I didn’t let her go until I was done pitching my brand. It was truly a case of I will not let you go unless you bless me. Thank you so much, ma, I’m deeply honoured. All glory to God. Someday soon, Queen Mercy x Funke x Banex Cinema I can never fail.”
Fans flooded her comment section, praising her courage and persistence, while others commended Funke Akindele for being an inspiration to many young entrepreneurs in the entertainment industry.
