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Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Makes Nollywood History with N1 Billion Box Office Milestone

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In a groundbreaking achievement, Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele’s latest cinematic masterpiece, “A Tribe Called Judah,” has soared past the one billion naira mark in ticket sales within just a month of its release. This remarkable milestone has firmly established Akindele as an unparalleled force in the Nigerian film industry, and her movie as a groundbreaking success.

Last week, Potpourri magazine recognized Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham as the leading ladies of Nigerian cinema. Still, little did anyone anticipate that Akindele would transcend all expectations, charting a course no one in the Nigerian film scene had dared to tread.

On the illustrious list of the highest-grossing Nollywood films of all time, Funke Akindele now stands as a towering figure, claiming the top three positions. “A Tribe Called Judah” sits comfortably at the zenith, boasting ticket sales exceeding one billion naira. Following closely are two more of Akindele’s cinematic gems, “Battle on Buka Street” and “Omo Ghetto: The Saga,” each accumulating over 600 million naira at the box office.

As the film continues to draw audiences to cinemas across Nigeria and beyond, it is poised to set even more records in the coming weeks. Akindele’s groundbreaking achievement has undoubtedly raised the bar for the Nigerian film industry, inspiring filmmakers and artists to dream bigger and reach for new heights.

With her latest triumph, Funke Akindele has not only carved her name in the annals of Nollywood history but has also proven that the sky is not the limit; it’s just the beginning.

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