Funke Akindele reacts after Jide Kosoko reveals why he fears her calls

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has reacted after veteran actor Jide Kosoko opened up about why he gets nervous whenever she calls him for a role in one of her productions.

The veteran actor shared the confession during a recent appearance on the Africanist podcast, where he discussed Akindele’s demanding approach to filmmaking.

According to the veteran actor, working with the box-office filmmaker comes with high expectations, as she is determined to get every scene right.

His comments offered a glimpse into what actors experience on Akindele’s sets, where even an apparently satisfactory take might not make the final cut.

Jide Kosoko explains why he gets scared

Kosoko explained that Akindele’s relentless pursuit of perfection is the reason he feels apprehensive whenever she reaches out to cast him.

He said the actress can insist on filming a single scene as many as 20 times if the result does not meet her expectations.

The veteran actor described how Akindele reviews each take, identifies what is not working, and requests another attempt until she is satisfied.

For an actor, such a process can mean repeating the same lines and movements several times, even when the scene initially appears complete.

His account highlights the level of detail and discipline that can go into producing films for audiences.

Following the interview, a video of Kosoko’s comments was shared on X on Monday, October 19.

Akindele reacted to the clip with laughing emojis, appearing to take the veteran actor’s humorous confession in good spirit.

Funke Akindele responds to Jide Kosoko's comments

😂😂😂😂🙈🙈🙈

— Funke Akindele (@funkeakindele) October 19, 2026