Funke Akindele, a Nigerian filmmaker and actress, has undoubtedly established a big milestone that would be difficult for any Nigerian filmmaker to break.
The movie actress, who became the first Nigerian filmmaker to earn more than a billion in cinema last month, has not shied away from her historic success.
In a new update, A Tribe Called Judah has made over N1.4 billion in around ten weeks since its launch on December 15, 2023, maintaining its title as the highest-grossing Nigerian film ever. The film has undoubtedly become a favorite of many, both at home and abroad.
Funke Akindele responded to her success on X, writing:
“Thank you!!! To all the young ladies out there, just know that you can also achieve success. Remain focused and keep working hard.🤗🤗🤗😒.”
Also sharing the good news, Film One, expressed gratitude to Nigerians and West Africans for making the movie Number One.
“We are grateful for the record-breaking journey of #ATribeCalledJudah – Nigeria and West Africa’s #1 movie!
Thanks for making it the biggest film for Funke Akindele, the top Nollywood, and the ultimate cinematic triumph of 2023/2024
This movie is distributed by @filmoneng”.
Funke Akindele’s movies, A Tribe Called Judah, Battle On Buka Street, and Omo Ghetto The Saga are respectively the highest-grossing Nollywood films of all time.