Funke Akindele’s new film, Finding Me, premiered on March 16 and is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
The movie tells a touching story about people who lose themselves in their daily life and their journey to find themselves again.
The film follows characters who wake up one day and realize they no longer recognize themselves. They’ve spent years putting others first in marriage, friendships, personal struggles until they forget who they are.
Finding Me features the themes of self-discovery, personal sacrifice and the importance of self-love.
It features a star-studded cast, including Funke Akindele, Efe Iwara, Joseph Benjamin, Omowunmi Dada, Femi Adebayo Salami, Shaffy Bello, Dele Odule, Sharon Ooja, Tina Mba, Dakore Egbuson-Akande, Omoni Oboli, Emeka Nwagbaraocha, and AbdulGafar Abiola (The Cute Abiola).
To fully embrace her role, Akindele reportedly gained 12 kilograms, showing her dedication to the character.
Netizens sings praises to the film for its relatable themes and strong performances. One viewer commented, “Funke Akindele is GOATED. ‘Finding Me’ is a good watch. 10/10.”
Another noted, “Funke Akindele always delivers magic in her productions, and ‘Finding Me’ is no exception.”
A review from The Cable Lifestyle mentioned that the film “plays it safe with its storytelling, relying on familiar emotional beats rather than taking bold risks.”
The movie is still available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
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