“Why I don’t see divorce from JJC Skillz as failure” – Funke Akindele
Renowned Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has opened up about the intricacies of her separation from her former partner, JJC Skillz.
In a recent conversation with Joyce on Wazobia, Funke discussed the challenges of her past marriage and emphasized her belief that setbacks shouldn’t be viewed as failures.
She stressed the significance of persisting and continuing efforts, even if initial attempts do not lead to success.
She said;
“If you don’t fail, you can’t be successful. You have to keep trying. Like when a child is trying to walk, the child will walk small and just fall off. So it’s normal for you to fall but you just have to pick yourself and rise again.
For me, I see failure, I see challenges, I see obstacles, as part of life. My mum raised me like that. My mum will say if you do not fail if you do not fall, you cannot succeed. So you have to keep going. And note, I do not even see the failures.
If you ask me now can you tell me one failure, I don’t see it as a failure. My personal life – marriage, I just take it as it comes. My mental health is very important. My career is very important, darling.
I have to make an impact. I have to empower a lot of people. I have to inspire young people out there. I have to stay strong for my children and my siblings.
Why am I living? I have a purpose, so my head is up. Yes I cry, and yes I break down, but after I cry, I just look in the mirror and say “Keep moving”.
