Funke Akindele’s “A Tribe Called Judah” continues record-breaking streak, surpassing N1.4 billion mark

Osondu Nwachukwu
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Funke Akindele, the accomplished actress and filmmaker, has once again made history with her film “A Tribe Called Judah,” which has surpassed the N1.4 billion mark in just around ten weeks since its release on December 15, 2023. 

The achievement solidifies the movie’s status as the highest-grossing Nigerian film.

Last month, Funke Akindele became the first Nigerian filmmaker to earn over a billion in cinema, and her latest update on the movie’s earnings further cements her groundbreaking success.

Expressing her gratitude, Akindele took to social media, saying, “Thank you!!! To all the young ladies out there, just know that you can also achieve success. Remain focused and keep working hard.”

Film One, the distributor of “A Tribe Called Judah,” also extended their thanks to Nigerians and West Africans for making the movie a phenomenal success. 

They acknowledged the film’s record-breaking journey and its position as the number-one movie in Nigeria and West Africa. 

Film One expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support that has made Funke Akindele’s movie the biggest film of the year, marking a significant triumph in the cinematic landscape.

With movies like “A Tribe Called Judah,” “Battle On Buka Street,” and “Omo Ghetto The Saga,” Akindele continues to dominate the Nollywood scene, boasting the highest-grossing films in the history of Nigerian cinema.

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Osodu Nwachukwu is a journalist with nearly a decade of experience in the field. He began his career as a reporter for an evening newspaper before moving on to cover regional news for a larger publication. During his time there, he covered a wide range of stories including the 2015 and 2019 presidential elections. Osondu is a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and holds a Post Graduate Diploma from the International Institute of Journalism. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering with organizations that support people with disabilities. Contact: Osondu.Nwachukwu [at] news.ng