Popular Nollywood actress cum film maker, Funke Akindele, has been over the moon as her latest cinematic movie, ‘A tribe called Judah’ hits 122 million within 3 days since its release.
Funke made the announcement in an Instagram post on Monday, December 18, where she also revealed that A Tribe Called Judah has become the biggest opening for a film released in 2023.
‘A Tribe Called Judah’ hit the cinemas on December 15, after its premiere at the Imax Cinemas on December 10.
The blockbuster movie also beat 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.
While speaking on her latest achievement, Funke expressed gratitude to everyone who supported her, extending special thanks to the cast and crew of the movie.
She wrote, “Thank you Lord!! Thank You Nigeria 🇳🇬!! I am grateful for the record-breaking journey of ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ in Nigeria and West Africa. #1 movie! 🎬🌟”.
“Thanks for making it the biggest opening for Funke Akindele, the top Nollywood weekend. To the cast and crew members of this great movie, i say THANK YOU!! We made a movie!! This is definitely an ultimate cinematic triumph of 2023! 🏆”.
“If you haven’t seen make sure you make it a date this week to see the biggest movie in Nigeria.”
Checkout the post below:
Nollywood celebrities like Mo eazy, Juliana Olayode, Kie Kie, Jaiye Kuti amongst others trooped to comment sections with congratulatory messages.
Some reactions are shown below:
jayeola_monje said, “Ope ooo I only need 2M pere”.
olayodejuliana said, “If e choke you go know!!!!! This one choke!!!! Evidence dey!!!!! BOX OFFICE QUEEN FOR A REASON…. This is grace, this is the hand of God!!!!! Oyaaaaa #1billiongeng let’s gooooooooooooooo”.
officialyetundebakare said, “A QUEEN for so many reasons 🙌🙌♥️♥️ stay winning 🥇 🔥”.
beebahs_foodies1 said, “This is not a coincidence at all!!!! The movie was phenomenal👏👏👏. We were literally on our toes all through the movie!! From one laughter to another!! I cried😢, and laughed even harder!! Everyone at the cinema room yesterday here In festac clapped so much that it felt like we were at the premiere or something. Everyone felt the same way about the movie!!! My husband wey dey always sleep for movie room was alert all thru and even shed a tear 😳. My popcorn finished and this man refused to step out to get me more😩🤣. E pain me sha😒. It was a great movie and people kept on saying I know it would be great because it’s from Funke Akindele!!👏👏. That’s iconic. Weldone ma. May God continue to keep you safe, happy and healthy to give us more blockbuster movies.”
uzee_usman said, “Ya Allah our God 😢 🙏❤️ when I said the biggest film in nigeria now I mean it pls if u have not watch this film pls pls pls go watch it pls Congratulations 👏👏”.
sandraokunzuwa said, “A strong force . I have got so much respect for you @funkejenifaakindele your energy and push is worth emulating. Congratulations @funkejenifaakindele”.
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