Actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is thrilled to be featured in The Hollywood Reporter’s prestigious list of “The Most Influential Women in International Film.”

She expresses her gratitude and humility on Instagram, acknowledging the honor of being recognised among 46 trailblazing women from around the globe.

Akindele also extends heartfelt congratulations to Aunty MO Abudu, a fellow honoree, praising her as a powerful source of inspiration and acknowledging her invaluable contributions to the creative industry.

Akindele wrote, “I’m deeply honoured and truly grateful to be featured in The Hollywood Reporter’s “The Most Influential Women in International Film.”

To be recognised among 46 powerful, visionary women from around the world is more than a moment of celebration—it’s a call to keep building, creating boldly, and lifting others as we rise.

“A heartfelt congratulations to Aunty MO @moabudu who has also been featured in this great piece. Thank you so much, Ma, for your invaluable contribution to the creative industry. It’s honor to be featured alongside someone who has been such a powerful source of inspiration”.