Dakore Akande Quotes

I am still far away from my aspirations. But I am in a good place because sometimes we are so cut off or concerned about where we want to get to and we don’t enjoy the journey. I am grateful for the journey and I am still expectant. I am still looking up to the Author and Finisher of our faith to make sure that all those aspirations are achieved.

I am full of gratitude to God for preserving my life for bringing me through many ups and downs. I have been nothing short of success.

Everyone wants to do more; everyone wants to excel. When they see other people receiving the awards it motivates and encourages

Awards are good for everybody because it is an acknowledgment for a job well done. It is great that we have those platforms where we can appreciate each other’s works.

We put a lot of work, passion, love and energy into what we do as actors. And to get that positive reinforcement and feedback was overwhelming because it is every actor’s dream to get recognition.

Sadly once they realize hating isn’t working they start telling lies

This is the time to make representation matter and we need to project more home-grown products in a world that is currently accepting diversity.

This is the time to shine as the world is focused on diversity. We have the power to disrupt the industry. We need strategic partnerships to grow the industry.

I pledged my cornea to Eye bank of Nigeria, and what that means is when I leave this earth I willingly donate my cornea to help give the gift of sight especially as I would no longer be needing it

Entertainment seems to be the only thing that elevates and makes people happy. Our music, our films, our sports, it unites us and brings happiness. So, I keep thanking God for everyday as it comes.

Being a career woman is great and I was lucky to have some success at it.

motherhood is awesome and challenging but it completes me.

When you have elders that can give you direction and guide, it is always great.

The knowledge that I’m using the gift God gave me, and being a voice for women. That’s what drives me.