The Stories We Laugh At but Never Talk About | Funke Akindele | TEDxNile University of Nigeria
Funke Akindele spoke on The Stories We Laugh At but Never Talk About, exploring how many Nigerians often use humor, jokes, and laughter to mask deeper struggles, pain, and personal challenges. She highlighted the culture of avoiding difficult conversations about grief, mental health, hardship, and emotional well-being, choosing instead to suffer in silence while appearing strong on the surface. Through her talk, she encouraged the audience to create space for honest conversations, embrace vulnerability, and recognize that healing often begins when we find the courage to talk about the stories hidden behind the laughte Funke Akindele is widely regarded as one of the most successful actresses, producers, and directors in Nigeria. She began her professional acting career in 1997 after appearing in the United Nations Population Fund–sponsored sitcom I Need to Know, which aired from 1998 to 2002 and introduced her to a wide audience. Her most recent cinematic success, Behind The Scenes (2025), further cemented her legacy. The film broke multiple box-office records, earning over ₦2.1 billion and becoming the highest-grossing Nollywood film across Africa, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. With this achievement, Funke Akindele became the first filmmaker to produce three consecutive ₦1 billion-plus films and to top the African box office for three straight years, establishing her as Nollywood’s highest-grossing producer, director, and writer of all time. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx Receive SMS online on sms24.meTubeReader video aggregator is a website that collects and organizes online videos from the YouTube source. Video aggregation is done for different purposes, and TubeReader take different approaches to achieve their purpose.
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