Tinubu extols Funke Akindele as her movie ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ hit N1bn at box office 

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the ingenuity, creativity, and immense artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry. 

President Tinubu congratulated Ms Funke Akindele on her record-setting film and commends the ace thespian for her contributions to the growth of the industry.

He extolled the excellence of the Nigerian creative industry, acknowledging its pivotal place as a medium not only for artistic expression but also a source of enormous soft power and viable export.

“The creative industry is one of the high-employment sectors, providing jobs for our able and talented youths. It is an industry that is crucial to my administration. I salute Nigerians for their enduring support and patronage of home-grown creative efforts. We will provide the conducive environment for the industry to thrive further,” President Tinubu stated.

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Aside from President Tinubu, other well meaning Nigerians have sent congratulatory messages to the actress for making the country proud.

Background 

The movie, which released in cinemas on December 15th, grossed N1 billion (One Billion Naira) yesterday.

‘The Tribe Called Judah’ set a box office record within just 21 days of its release.

Ms. Akindele disclosed this achievement on her Instagram page while sharing the N1 billion feat flyer.

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She wrote, “Thank You LORD!!!, Thank NIGERIA!!, Thank you GHANA!!”

As of the latest update, the movie continues to shatter records, being the first to gross over N133m in its opening weekend.

It has claimed the title of the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2023, having amassed over N613m in just the initial 14 days since its release.

The film achieved a historic milestone on January 2, emerging as the all-time highest-grossing Nollywood film with a staggering N854m at the box office within 18 days in theaters.

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This accomplishment surpasses Akindele’s previous films, ‘Battle on Buka Street’ (N668.4m), and ‘Omo Ghetto’ (N636.1m), currently holding the second and third positions as the highest-grossing films at the Nigerian box office, respectively.