Celebrated Nollywood actress and box office sensation, Funke Akindele, has penned a heartfelt appreciation post to Nigerians and Ghanaians for their monumental support, propelling her latest project, “A Tr!be Called Judah,” to make history at the box office.
Funke Akindele’s film has achieved the remarkable feat of being the first-ever Nollywood movie to enter the billion-naira club in a relatively short period. Presently, on the Wikipedia Nollywood grossing table, her movies, including “A Tr!be Called Judah,” “Battle On Buka Street,” and “Omo Ghetto The Saga,” stand as the highest-grossing Nollywood films of all time.
Expressing her gratitude, Funke acknowledged the overwhelming love, comments, and support she received, emphasizing that the achievement is beyond her ability to express. She thanked her fans (her TRIBE!), cast, crew, industry colleagues, influencers, comedians, musicians, and celebrities who played pivotal roles in making the billion-naira milestone a reality.
In her words,
Thank you Nigeria, thank you Ghana for helping us make history! The comments I have read here on social media and the love I have witnessed is one that I cannot express, but from the bottom of my heart, I am grateful.”
Funke Akindele also appreciated the seamless distribution provided by @filmoneng, acknowledging their contribution to the success of “A Tr!be Called Judah.”
Former presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar extended his congratulations to Funke Akindele, praising her exceptional talent and stating that her film stands as a beacon of cultural pride and the unyielding spirit of the Nigerian film industry.
