Nollywood filmmaker Funke Akindele has achieved remarkable success with her latest movie, “A Tribe Called Judah,” breaking multiple records in just three days after its release on December 15. The actress took to Instagram to express her gratitude to God, the cast and crew, and Nigerians for the overwhelming support.
In her Instagram post, Funke Akindele announced the following records achieved by “A Tribe Called Judah”:
1. Number one film in Nigeria and West Africa.
2. Biggest opening for a Funke Akindele film.
3. Nollywood’s biggest opening of all time.
The actress expressed immense pride in her work, describing the success of “A Tribe Called Judah” as an “ultimate cinematic triumph of 2023.” She urged those who haven’t seen the movie to make it a priority this week and acknowledged the efforts of the cast and crew. The movie is distributed by @filmoneng.
Congratulatory messages from fans, friends, and colleagues flooded the comment section of Funke Akindele’s post, celebrating the actress’s continuous success in the Nigerian film industry.
This achievement comes after Funke Akindele broke her own record for the highest-grossing film at the Nigerian box office with her movie “Battle on Buka Street.” The film surpassed the earnings of her 2020 release, “Omo Ghetto The Saga,” making 640 million naira compared to the previous record of 636 million naira.
Filmone, sharing the news on Instagram, noted that Funke Akindele’s only competition was with herself, showcasing her dominance in the Nollywood film industry.
