Funke Akindele, a Nollywood actress and filmmaker, is appreciative of West Africa and Nigeria for helping to make her film “A Tribe Called Judah” a hit.
Funke Akindele broke all previous records for the Nigerian film industry and became the first Nollywood movie to earn one billion naira in a short amount of time.
Her film smashed box office records in the UK as well, earning an incredible £80,000 in just four weeks of streaming.
Funke Akindele has now sent a letter of thanks to Nigeria and West Africa for their contributions in the movie’s historic voyage, following the N1.4 billion box office triumph of her film.
“We are grateful for the incredible journey of #ATribeCalledJudah – the #1 film in Nigeria and West Africa!” the writer said. 🎬🌟 I appreciate you making it the biggest 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”
See reactions below:
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! 😂😂♥️♥️”