Dakore Akande features on Guardian Life cover as an icon of Nollywood

The Guardian covered personalities, icons and rising stars who have played active roles in the growth of the Nollywood industry in the last decade.

One of those recognised for their work in the advancement of the industry is Dakore Akande, who sat down in an interview with the Guardian in the led up to the unveiling.

During the interview with the Guardian, the beautiful actress was asked: Nollywood has experienced a type of resurgence and you are at the forefront of that, how does it feel?

She responded: “It feels amazing to be at the forefront of the industry’s resurgence which I like to call a renaissance period as well in the sense that about 25 years ago our own art wasn’t consumed by us. We were very westernized and looking to the west for inspiration, for what was hot, what was new. To see a transformation of that where we are consuming our own content, driving our content and leading the continent is very validating and humbling.”

The beautiful actress also took to her Instagram page to post a picture from the shoot and captions it: “I’m so honored to be featured as one of the Icons of Nollywood on the cover of @guardianlifeng leading up to the @moetchandon film gala happening this weekend! It’s been a fantastic voyage full of twists and turns but one I’m ever so grateful for! It was such a fun shoot with my colleagues and rising stars alike.

“I believe our industry presents an opportunity for us as Africans and those in the diaspora to truly expand the culture while creating the necessary infrastructure to carry us and the next generation into a glorious future! Cheers and see you at the gala”

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