Scriptwriter begs Funke Akindele for collaboration, decries ₦10k pay for 50,000 words
A talented scriptwriter has reached out to Nigerian filmmaker, actress, director, and producer Funke Akindele, seeking an opportunity to collaborate as a scriptwriter.
The writer expressed frustration with her current job, where she is paid just ₦10,000 to produce 50,000 words.
In a heartfelt post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, the scriptwriter revealed that she has a ready-made script tailored specifically for Funke Akindele.
She passionately pleaded for a chance to prove her worth, emphasizing her ability to transform a script into a compelling series.
“Hi auntie @funkeakindele I have a movie script for you, can I send it to you and if you like it we can talk🥺 please don’t look away😭
Reply please, I can also develop your scripts into a series.”
“Please 😭 take me off the street of 50k words for 10k.
“I’m suffocating,” she lamented, shedding light on the dire working conditions she faces.
The emotional post sparked widespread reactions, with concerned individuals flooding the comment section to offer encouragement and share their thoughts.
See some reactions below:
@yeankhar: “Rooting for you..your last line.”
@withthelegs: “@funkeakindele She can writeeee! Pls check her out.”
@pearlpelay01: “@funkeakindele you can make a girls dream come through.”
@Mittymartz: “@funkeakindele Aunty mi please Look at what this lady has even if it’s for 3 hours.”
@SymplyBrodd: “Let me follow you now, one day I’ll tell the story of how I “knew you” when you were collecting 10k for 50k words, it’ll be an unbelievable story!”
@DenikeOlori: “@funkeakindele she writes beautifully. Please.”
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