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Funke Akindele expresses gratitude for “making it the biggest movie for me” after “A Tribe Called Judah” earns over N1.4 billion at the box office.

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! 😂😂♥️♥️”

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How Actress Funke Akindele Replied X User Who Told Her She Is Getting Old And Needs To Remarry

Funke Akindele, the popular Nigerian actress, last night gave an epic response to an X user who came at her online,.

She responded to the X user who asked her to go and remarry as she is getting older.

The actress who has been married twice, spotted the comment and referred to the X user as a ‘wedding planner’

See their exchange below…

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Actress Juliana Olayode Thanks Funke Akindele For Movie Role Opportunity After They Reunited

Actress Juliana Olayode has expressed joy after getting a role in a new movie to be produced by actress Funke Akindele.
The new movie is coming to the cinemas in December.
Juliana is among the cast members of Funke’s new film, A Tribe Called Judah, starring Ebele Okaro, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Timini Egbuson, and others.
Fans trooped to her Instagram account on Monday to express their delight at the actress rejoining with the filmmaker six years after her emotional leave from Funke’s blockbuster series Jenifa’s Dairy.
Juliana shared a video of herself on Instagram on Tuesday, showing off her dance talents and expressing her delight at her return to Funke’s Scene One TV family.
She also stated that she was so pleased to be working with Funke that she burst into tears on set.
She wrote: “We are COMING!!! A Tribe Called Judah is coming to the cinema on the 15th of December mark your calendars.
 
“Thank you for all the excitement and messages since I posted the video introducing the characters of A Tribe Called Judah yesterday. Posting this reel so y’all can see that I am as excited as you are. I was so excited I cried on set. Thank you so much mama @funkejenifaakindele for the opportunity to play Hilda. You are simply the BEST.”
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Artistes Need To Understand Contracts Signed With Labels – Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele, the famous Nollywood actress, has urged up-and-coming artistes to study and understand the contracts they have with their labels.

Akindele said this on the sidelines of the premiere of the Prime Video Five Part Mini Series tilted: ‘She must be Obeyed’, held at Filmhouse, IMAX Cinema, Lekki, Lagos.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the mini series is about the lives of three successful music stars, their rivalries and the backstabbing activities they engage in to outshine one another.

The series which premieres on Sept. 29 on Prime Video, features an ensemble cast led by Funke Akindele, Lateef Adedimeji, Nancy Isime and Akah Anani.

Patience Ozokwo, Mike Ezuronye, Rachael Okonkwo, amongst others, are in the cast.

Akindele emphasised on the need for young artistes to be educated noting that they must be patient and careful in their proceedings.

“It is extremely important for young and up-and-coming artistes to ensure that they study their contracts to know the details and know what they are going through.”

“We put out a content that affects young artistes and that is why we came up with this series so that when they watch it, they would learn a lot of things and be very careful.

“Young artistes need to be educated and we need to organise a lot of seminars, workshops for them to know that they are important.

“The young talents are very hungry to be seen as they want to showcase their talent but unfortunately, they don’t study their contracts, they don’t get a lawyer or families that are experienced to educate them.

“The series will teach them a lot of things that will help them grow and learn the basic things in the industry,” she said.

She noted that the series centres on the competition in the entertainment industry.

“The main character, ’SHE’, is very condescending and a bully, just like in every sector, you have bullies everywhere as along as there is hierarchy.”

“You get to see competition, drama, fashion, music and we had to showcase what young talents go through.

“The series is an eye opener for everyone and most importantly, it is very educating as well as entertaining, so, I encourage everyone to watch it.” she said.

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Funke Akindele Celebrates Toyin Abraham on Her 43rd birthday

Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele has congratulated colleague Toyin Abraham, on her 43rd birthday.
Recall that Abraham turned 43 on September 5th, 2023.
In an Instagram post, Funke Akindele congratulated Toyin Abraham on her new age, wishing her health and wealth.
She wrote: “Happy Birthday Toyin baby. Mummy Ireoluwa! Here’s wishing you longer life in good health and wealth.Have fun dear @toyin_abraham”.
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Funke Akindele to Celebrates 46 Years of Goodness With Gorgeous Photos

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has celebrated 46 years of God’s goodness in her life.
She took to Instagram to share gorgeous photos and videos while counting down to ther birthday which is tomorrow.
She wrote:
“You can swipe Sha. 46 years of God’s goodness. Oluwaseun”.
In another post, Funke Akindele told her fans and lovers to keep her birthday gifts as she prayed for more reasons to celebrate.
“24th of August Babe!!
Guys, keep my birthday gift o!!!
May we always have reasons to celebrate!!!”.
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Why I Ran Away From Twitter After Election – Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele, the famous Nollywood actress-turned politician, has talked about her disappearance from Twitter.

She opened up on her sudden disappearance from the microblogging platform, Twitter after losing the gubernatorial election.

Recall that Funke Akindele, who was the running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Lagos State, Abdulazeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, had deleted all her campaign posts and political related posts shared on her on social media after the election.

This comes after the incumbent governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress, APC, defeated the major opposition party, PDP, in the March 18, 2023, gubernatorial elections.

Funke was queried by a fan @apexproperties2 about her absence from the app.

The fan @apexproperties2 wrote, “Madam Funke, I cite you. Longest time, you ran away from us or what happened?”

Funke responded, “Dem too dey insult people on this app, so I stay off.”

In a similar trend, another user @Odun_is_my_name under the comments section asked if Akindele was afraid of the people.

@Odun_is_ my_ name wrote: “Are you afraid of people?”

Funke answered: “No I’m not afraid. I’m just careful.”

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He’s very real – Funke Akindele praises Portable

Nigerian actress and politician, Funke Akindele, has praised street-hop singer, Habeeb Okikiola also known as Portable over his personality.

The former deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos state was watching Portable’s live band performance on Echo Room and she was impressed.

Funke Akindele said the Zazuu star is real and she went on to urge other entertainers to be be like him.

She was trying to make artistes realise that they will go far in the industry if they have their unique and original style.

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Funke Akindele Deserves Her Flowers For Standing Up For Lagos State – Tonto Dikeh

Nollywood actress cum politician, Tonto Dikeh has taken to Instagram to celebrate her colleague, Funke Akindele for being bold enough to be a deputy-governorship candidate in Lagos State during the recently concluded polls.

A few days before the elections, Tonto Dikeh and her principal, Tonte Ibraye stepped down from running for the governorship and deputy governorship position to join APC.

Tonto Dikeh has taken to her page to express her gratitude to all who supported her political career and also campaigned for her; adding that she is not giving up. She further eulogized Funke Akindele pushing her way through irrespective of the political structures that favour men mostly.

She wrote; “Dear fellow citizens,

The 2023 General Election has been an incredible journey, filled with both triumphs and disappointments. But as I reflect on the experience, I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it all, especially for being considered the Deputy Governorship candidate under the prestigious platform of Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) with his Excellency, Hon. @tonteibraye I do not take this for granted.

I want to express my deepest appreciation to everyone who supported me throughout this campaign. First to Almighty God for granting me the grace, second to my family, I am indebted for their unwavering love and support, thirdly To the good people of Rivers State, I am humbled by your belief in me, and I promise to continue fighting for you in any way that I can.

I also want to extend my gratitude to the entire official, members, and volunteers of our great organization, @cymsnigeria. Led by the Director General, Chief Obinna Nwaka, I am grateful for your understanding, support, and presence all through this struggle.

To my local and international fans, The Tonto Dikeh Foundation, media, bloggers, celebrities, and all those who showed me love, publicity, and support, thank you from the bottom of my heart. The journey has been ours together, and I am proud of what we have achieved.

4thly I would to love to give @funkejenifaakindele her flower for standing up for LAGOS STATE. For me, it has always been about integrity, not PARTY

As a woman, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to participate in politics. But I urge my fellow women not to be discouraged. Instead, let us support each other, regardless of political affiliation. Also, I know I may have offended some people during this course, hence I ask for forgiveness.

As the 2023 Election concludes with a newly elected leader, I want to urge everyone to ensure we prioritize the peace and prosperity of our darling Rivers State over our emotions. for the unity and development of our country Nigeria. because only together, we can make a difference.

I AM NOT GIVING UP…

Thank you all, and God bless.🤲🏻

Her Excellency,

Amb Tonto Dikeh,

ADC Deputy Governorship Candidate

Rivers State.“

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“Wear your battle scars with pride” – Yul Edochie tells Funke Akindele

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has applauded his colleague Funke Akindele for being bold enough to stand for the gubernatorial elections.

Funke Akindele deleted everything politics-related on her Instagram page following her defeat during the elections. The PDP was defeated by the incumbent governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Yul Edochie has taken to his page to applaud Funke Akindele for contesting in this year’s elections. He further reacted to Funke deleting all her political photos on her page. According to Yul, those political photos would serve as scars that need to be worn with pride. And will also proof went to battle and came back alive.

He wrote;

To my dear colleague, @funkejenifaakindele
I want to congratulate you for the bold political step you took, running for Deputy Governor of Lagos State.
You did great.
I noticed you deleted all your campaign pictures from your Instagram page.
Of course, I can’t sit in my house and know your reason for doing so, neither is it my business.
But as a concerned colleague and friend I want to encourage you and through you encourage others out there.
A warrior is always proud of his or her battle scars.
The scars are proof that he or she went to battle and came back alive.
You’re a warrior.
Your campaign pictures are part of your battle scars.
Wear them proudly.
Those pictures deserve to remain on your page forever.
It’s a historical moment for you.
A rare privilege.
No matter what anybody says to you.
Don’t be discouraged by those who are laughing at you for not winning. Na childish brain dey worries dem.

Cowards will always laugh at the brave ones.
That’s the only way they console themselves for being cowards.
When they grow up they’ll laugh at themselves for not having the courage to try what you did.
There are no failures in life as long as you never give up.
It’s either you win or you learn.
The person who fails is that person who has not tried at all.
Out of the millions of Lagosians you were picked to be Deputy Governorship candidate.
It’s a human and spiritual honor to be given the opportunity to serve the people.
It marks the beginning of your political journey.
Never give up.
In 2017 I ran for Governor of my state, from start to finish and it’s one of the best things I’ve done in my life.
One of my proudest moments.
I learnt a lot.
My campaign pictures are still on my page, my battle scars.
I wear those scars proudly.
And I’ll never give up.

One day I’ll be the President of Nigeria.
Funke, you will sit in your office someday as Deputy Governor or Governor or President and look at your first campaign pictures and you’ll have tears of joy in your eyes.
You will be proud of your journey.
Never give up.
I wish you the very best.
May God lead you always.
Cheers.”