Funke Akindele excited as ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ hits over N1.4 billion in box office

Funke Akindele excited as ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ hits over N1.4 billion in box office

A Nollywood director and actress, Funke Akindele, has expressed gratitude to Nigeria and West Africa for the success of her film “A Tribe Called Judah”.

Funke Akindele became the first Nollywood film to gross one billion naira in a short period of time, breaking all previous records in the Nigerian film industry.

In the United Kingdom, her film also smashed box office records, making an incredible £80,000 in just four weeks of streaming.

Following her film’s N1.4 billion box office triumph, Funke Akindele has issued a letter of thanks to Nigeria and West Africa for their participation in the film’s historical journey.

She wrote: “We are Grateful for the record-breaking journey of #ATribeCalledJudah – Nigeria and West Africa’s #1 movie! 🎬🌟 Thanks for making it the biggest film for Funke Akindele, the top Nollywood movie, and the ultimate cinematic triumph of 2023/2024🏆 This movie is distributed by @filmoneng #ATribeCalledJudah#NollywoodSuccess”

Reacting to the post;

olayodejuliana said: “The woman king!!!!!!!!!!!!! screaming congratulations………… This is the beginning of greater things mama”

folagade_banks wrote: “Queen A, round of Applause for the Queen”

Chidi Mokeme reacted: “No Contest”

deyemitheactor penned: “My darling Sis Funke… congratulations! Abeg you fit borrow #AllsFairInLove just the. (point)? Tenx a billion!”