Saka Defends Funke Akindele’s Strictness on Movie Sets
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Veteran Nollywood actor Afeez Oyetoro, popularly known as Saka, has defended actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele against claims that she is overly strict on movie sets.
Saka, who starred in Akindele’s 2025 film Behind The Scenes, said her firm approach to work did not bother him, describing it as necessary for managing a multimillion-naira production.
The actor described Akindele as humble and caring, but said she does not tolerate laziness or unseriousness at work.
Veteran Nollywood actor Afeez Oyetoro, popularly known as Saka, has defended actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele against claims that she is too strict on movie sets.
Saka, who featured in Akindele’s 2025 movie Behind The Scenes, said the filmmaker’s firm approach to work did not create any problem for him during the production.
Speaking in an interview with FeelrightTV, the actor explained that Akindele’s strictness was necessary to effectively manage a multimillion-naira production involving a large cast and crew.
He praised Akindele for treating him well and described her as a humble and caring person.
Saka said, “I have worked with Funke Akindele, and she treated me very well. To those saying she’s strict on set, to be honest, I like it that way. I’m saying this publicly, not to gain anything.
“You have to be strong to handle a multimillion-naira project, and it isn’t easy. She’s humble, caring, and she doesn’t tolerate nonsense.
“It’s not that she has a bad temper. Once you do the right thing, she has no problem with you. When it comes to work, Funke doesn’t joke. But when it’s time to entertain, she’s playful.
“I don’t have anything against her. If you are lazy, you can’t work with her because she doesn’t like laziness.”