Celebrities have reacted as Nollywood actress Funke Akindele’s latest film A Tribe Called Judah makes history in the film industry as it N1 billion in 20 days.
Film One Studios confirmed that the movie achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the highest-grossing film within three weeks of its release.
The CEO of Film House Group, Kene Okwuosa spoke about the milestone achievement saying,
“We are witnessing a golden era for Nigerian cinema, and Funke Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah reaching the 1 billion Naira mark is an indication that the creative industry.”
A Tribe Called Judah hit the cinemas on December 15, after its premiere at the Imax Cinemas on December 10.
The film has also beaten Funke’s previous movies Omo Ghetto: The Saga and Battle on Buka Street to become the actress’ biggest opening film and also the number one overall film in Nigeria and West Africa.
The film which was directed by Adeoluwa Owu and Funke, tells the story of a family of boys, who decide to rob a mall to raise money for their mother’s hospital bill. However, on getting there, they are faced with armed robbers.
Speaking on the inspiration behind the movie at the premiere, Funke noted that it was dedicated to her late mum Adebanjo Akindele.
She said, “The story is so dear to my heart. It has a part of my late mum in it, and it represents the struggles faced by many single parents and mothers in society.”
Reacting, Jide Ekene, who also featured in the movie as Funke’s first son, Emeka, expressed excitement over the massive milestone.
Sharing the update from Wikipedia, the actor wrote, “According to the Numbers; Allow me to reintroduce myself; LEAD ACTOR; HIGHEST GROSSING FILM EVER in this parts of town. I am JIDEOFOR EKENEDILICHUKWU ACHUFUSI”
chiomakpotha wrote, “We nor go gree till we give am point… 1. 999 Billion ! Leggooooooo”
Mo Abudu wrote, “Congratulations my darling. This is such awesome news.”
omonioboli wrote, “YOU DID IT ???????????????????????? Thank you for shattering that ceiling Funke! ???????????????????? Nollywood thanks you! We are so proud!!! A POWER HOUSE Number 1 May God keep you for us my queen.”
“Congratulations you did it again,” wrote jjcskillz wrote.
Toke Makinwa wrote, “Didn’t I tweet this???? Congratulations Afunkyyyyy. Very well deserved sis.”
“A very big Congratulations Oluwafunmike. Very well deserved. Ku ise,” wrote Sola Sobowale.
Chiomakpotha wrote, “Very proud of you LAFUNKY.”
“So proud of you ❤️ well deserved!!!!!,” Uche Jombo wrote.
