Fresh off her historic win as the champion of Big Brother Naija Season 10, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has revealed that she looks up to award-winning filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele as her biggest inspiration in Nollywood.
Speaking to journalists on Tuesday shortly after receiving her ₦150 million grand prize and a brand-new SUV at the official prize presentation ceremony in Lagos, the 23-year-old reality star expressed her admiration for the Battle on Buka Street producer.
“Funke Akindele is my number one mentor. I have always looked up to her and would love to collaborate with her someday,” Imisi said, adding that Akindele’s creativity, work ethic, and consistency in the film industry deeply inspire her.
Imisi’s declaration has already sparked excitement among fans, many of whom are eager to see the BBNaija winner venture into acting and possibly share the screen with one of Nigeria’s most celebrated filmmakers.
Her statement marks an early hint at the direction her post-show career might take, suggesting that beyond the fame and fortune of Big Brother Naija, Imisi may be setting her sights on Nollywood’s biggest stage.
