Funke Akindele’s latest film Finding Me, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, is resonating deeply with audiences. The movie explores the emotional turmoil of self-loss and the painful yet necessary journey of rediscovery. Through relatable characters who wake up one day and no longer recognize themselves—whether lost to marriage, friendships, or always being there for others—the film captures the quiet battles we all face. It’s a poignant reminder that in trying to be everything to everyone, we can sometimes forget to be ourselves.
Fans are praising Finding Me for its honest storytelling and star-studded cast, including Funke Akindele, Joseph Benjamin, and Shaffy Bello. The film’s layered writing has been described as one of Akindele’s most engaging projects yet. There’s even talk that the actress transformed herself physically to fully embody her role, further showcasing her dedication to her craft. Once again, Funke Akindele proves why she’s one of Nigeria’s most beloved filmmakers, consistently delivering thought-provoking and heartwarming stories.
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#FindingMe by @funkeakindele is a blast!
Before I even start, I must thank @funkeakindele for giving us a long run time on this one😂🙏🏿
The casting and how everyone seamlessly embodied their role was super!
The storyline was a major blow omo!!! The initial plot twist from… pic.twitter.com/mqBxcmZmzN— 𝕮𝖚𝖑𝖑𝖊𝖓 (@malisecullen) March 16, 2025
If you are a gorl and you can see this please I need you to watch “finding me” by @funkeakindele it’s a very very beautiful story with a lot of messages to tell!! Dear women love yourself and put yourselves first!
— dura🎀 (@ms0nigghaz) March 18, 2025
Finding me is such a good watch and passes a great message. Don’t lose yourself in the process of pleasing others.
— Gbemi Spaghetti (@Gbems__) March 16, 2025
Finding me by @funkeakindele is 💯.
Self love is so important,once you master loving yourself,life becomes easy,
You handle failure,rejection very differently,you will give yourself grace for the bad decisions and you’ll walk away faster from situation that no longer serve you. pic.twitter.com/MF3KSSCrBM— Maya 💛✨ (@MScentsation) March 17, 2025
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