MonieWorld, a digital financial service from Moniepoint Incoporated has announced a collaboration with actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, who will serve as its brand ambassador to promote cross-border transactions for Nigerians living around the world.
MonieWorld is one of Nigeria’s financial service providers, offering payment solutions, banking, credit, and business tools to individuals and businesses, particularly targeting Nigerians residing abroad, especially in the UK.
The platform allows users to transfer money to Nigeria, assist family members, pay bills, and manage finances across borders.
It is tailored to support those earning income overseas while fulfilling financial obligations back home.
The service utilizes the same infrastructure as Moniepoint in Nigeria, which handles transactions for individuals, small businesses, and large corporations.
Funke Akindele has established a successful career in film and television, connecting audiences in Nigeria and the diaspora.
She has premiered films in the UK, including ‘Behind The Scenes,’ which earned £93,094 at the box office in the UK and Ireland, showing in various Odeon cinemas across cities like Greenwich, Streatham, and Birmingham.
MonieWorld aims to reach similar markets, facilitating easier and more reliable financial transactions between countries.
The company emphasized that the partnership will showcase how financial services can assist with everyday needs such as family support, education, healthcare, and business operations across borders.
The CEO of MonieWorld, Ravi Jakhodia, commented on the partnership, stating that “the company was created for individuals managing financial responsibilities in multiple countries.”
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He highlighted that Akindele’s career, which spans both local and international markets, mirrors the experiences of many Nigerians in the diaspora who strive to stay connected to their roots while building lives abroad.
Akindele began her career in television before moving into film production and directing.
Over the years, she has produced and starred in numerous commercially successful Nollywood films, contributing to increased cinema attendance and box office revenue in Nigeria.
Her film ‘Behind the Scenes’ set records by surpassing N2 billion at the box office, becoming the first Nollywood film in West Africa to achieve this milestone.
In response to the announcement, Akindele expressed that the partnership resonates with her personal experiences and career path.
She emphasized the importance of maintaining financial connections to home for Nigerians living abroad, noting that MonieWorld’s services effectively meet this need.
Head of Growth at MonieWorld, Dolapo Omotoso, remarked: “Our customers often manage school fees, medical expenses, business costs, and household support from outside the country.”
