Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ swiftly became 2023’s top-grossing movie, earning a remarkable N400 million in just 12 days at the box office. This marked its first place in Nigerian cinema history.
The Nigerian box office praised the film’s achievement in a tweet, recognizing its strong connection with audiences. Film One Entertainment also hailed it on Instagram, securing its spot among the top five highest-grossing Nigerian movies like ‘The Wedding Party’ and ‘Omo Ghetto: The Saga.’
This success mirrored Akindele’s prior hit, ‘Battle on Buka Street,’ which made N640 million during its 2022 nine-week run, ranking as the second highest-grossing movie.
Released on December 15, 2023, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ quickly won over audiences, surpassing titles like ‘Merry Men 3,’ ‘Orisa,’ ‘Kesari,’ ‘The Kujus Again,’ and ‘Something Like Gold.’ Akindele’s skill as a filmmaker was evident, solidifying her status and the film’s deep connection with viewers.
The movie, directed and produced by Akindele, follows Jedidah Judah, a single mother (played by Akindele), and her sons by different fathers. It features a talented cast including Jide Kene Achufusi, Timini Egbuson, and others.
This success firmly establishes ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ among cinema’s greats. It’s all thanks to Akindele’s dedication in crafting compelling narratives that reshape Nigeria’s cinematic landscape.
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