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Nigeria: Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Hits N1 Billion Mark At Box Office

todayJanuary 5, 2024 2

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The movie was released in cinemas on 15 December 2023.

Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ has become the first Nollywood film to surpass N1 billion at the box office.

Akindele produced and directed the film, while Adeoluwa Owu co-directed.

FilmHouse Group announced this in a statement on Thursday,

They say the historic feat marks a significant milestone in the Nigerian film industry and showcases the global appeal and strength of local productions at the cinema.

“Akindele’s film has not only captivated audiences but has also proven the resilience of Nigerian cinema in the face of global streaming giants like Netflix and Prime Video,” the statement added.

FilmHouse Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kene Okwuosa said the world is witnessing a golden era for Nigerian cinema, and the achievement indicates the creative industry.

Mr Okwuosa added that despite the stiff competition from international streaming platforms, local content continues to thrive, engaging audiences on a grand scale.

He stated that the success of another collaboration between Funke Akindele and FilmOne Entertainment, “Battle on Buka Street,” grossed an impressive N650 million at the box office in 2022.

He emphasised that the 1 billion naira milestone for “A Tribe Called Judah” was achieved in record time, making it a remarkable achievement for a movie released just a month ago.

“The only other film that achieved 1 billion naira in the West African Box Office was a foreign title, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” in 2021, also distributed by FilmOne