Award-winning Nollywood actress and box office sensation Funke Akindele has declared herself a butterfly, symbolizing growth and transformation.
The actress took to Instagram and Twitter to share a stunning video of her outfit from Iyabo Ojo’s Labake Olododo movie premiere, where she donned a butterfly-inspired ensemble.
In her caption, Funke described herself as a butterfly—delicate yet strong enough to navigate life’s journey. She expressed that she is spreading her wings and evolving into the best version of herself, with the color pink representing positive vibes, growth, and transformation.
Encouraging her fans, she reminded them to seize every opportunity to shine.
Her caption read:
“Woman Crush Wednesday
I’m so in love with this outfit by @somobysomo styled by @zackstyling_luxury_
I represent the butterfly, whose wings are delicate yet strong enough to carry it through life’s journey.
I’m spreading my wings and evolving into the best version of myself, and pink represents positive vibes, growth, and transformation.
Remember, in all you do, there is an opportunity to glow; make sure you take it!”
#womancrushwednesday
I’m so in love with this outfit by @somobysomo styled by @zackstyling_luxury_
I represent the butterfly, whose wings are delicate yet strong enough to carry it through life’s journey.
I’m spreading my wings and evolving to the best version of myself and my… pic.twitter.com/DZmGABwLgI— Funke Akindele (@funkeakindele) March 26, 2025
Stepped out last night for the premiere of #labakeolododo
I enjoyed the movie!! Congratulations Iyabo!! I wish you all the best at the box office!! @iyaboojo_#labakeolododothemovie will be in cinemas on the 28th of March. Let’s all go see this lovely movie.
📸📸… pic.twitter.com/UfxLNi3hcV— Funke Akindele (@funkeakindele) March 24, 2025
Funke had talked about the difficult times she went through prior to becoming famous last year. As a testament to her belief in herself, she posted a video of herself working hard on the set of her highest-grossing, billion-dollar film, A Trībe Called Judah. She said that despite the hardships she faced, she learned to persevere and inspire people as a result.