Funke Akindele’s movie, “A Tribe Called Judah,” has made history by becoming the first Nollywood film to earn one billion naira at the box office.
FilmOne Entertainment, Akindele’s production partner, announced this achievement on January 4, 2024.
Akindele is also the creator of the second-highest-grossing Nollywood movie, “Battle on Buka Street” (₦668 million), and the third highest-grossing, “Omo Ghetto: The Saga” (₦636 million).
As a result, it is okay to say she is the leading movie producer in Nollywood.
The Group Deputy Managing Director of FilmHouse Group, Moses Babatope, said “the new milestone proves Nigerian cinema is in its golden era”.
“Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ reaching the one-billion-naira mark is an indication that despite the stiff competition from international streaming platforms, our local content continues to thrive, engaging audiences on a grand scale.”
Funke’s Gratitude
She also took to her Instagram page to celebrate her milestone.
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