Bisina SomtoFunke Akindele, Nollywood actress and producer, has once again etched her name in the annals of Nigerian cinema history with her latest cinematic masterpiece, ‘A Tribe Called Judah.’
In an extraordinary feat, the film amassed an astounding ₦1 Billion within a mere 3 weeks of hitting the big screens, marking a monumental achievement for the acclaimed actress.
The film, which premiered on December 15, 2023, has been rewriting the record books from its inception. Its opening weekend alone witnessed a remarkable gross of ₦113 million, setting a new benchmark as the highest-ever recorded in the history of Nollywood.
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Currently standing as the highest-grossing movie of the entire year 2023, “A Tribe Called Judah” has captivated audiences with its compelling storyline and exceptional production quality, gaining widespread acclaim and securing a firm spot in the hearts of moviegoers across the nation.
Tribe Of Judah’s Road To N1 Billion
The journey to this extraordinary achievement began long before the film hit the cinemas. Akindele, known for her strategic approach to promoting her projects, took a bold step by converting her social media platforms into a campaign hub for “A Tribe Called Judah” weeks before its December 15, 2023 release.
Through a meticulously planned social media blitz, Akindele made over a hundred posts, collaborating with popular celebrities and content creators like Nasboi, Layi Wasabi, and Sydney Talker to produce unique promotional content that resonated with her massive following.
What set Akindele’s promotional strategy apart was the creation of exclusive merchandise for the film. By distributing these items to fellow Nollywood stars along with invites to the movie premiere, she generated a buzz that permeated the industry.
The news of her achievement has set social media ablaze, these are some reactions:
Funke Akindele is an icon! They tried to deny her that N1b break by posting the movie to telegram, but she broke the ceiling still! https://t.co/amLuTKFgrc
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) January 4, 2024
There are different ways to building Nollywood and I’m so glad Funke Akindele is illuminating the cinema route in full glory.
There are no monuments to those who talked, only those who did. Funke is doing. And doing again.
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) January 4, 2024
Funke Akindele puts in the work, she does massive PR for her movies on and off social media, involves all her people, she deserves.
— Abeni (@TheHabaneroChef) January 4, 2024
Funke Akindele's A tribe called Judah gross a billion naira in cinemas.
That's mad 🔥
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) January 4, 2024
Funke Akindele just hit over 1 BILLION at the Nigerian box office! Jesus Christ!!!!!!!!!!
— #TheIntruderIsComing (@hyrishdbigdeal) January 4, 2024
The way Funke Akindele has done this thing, 1-2-3 of the top grossing list, so there’s no wonder if she’s the one. SHE IS THE ONE.
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) January 4, 2024
Funke Akindele is pace setter…. Nobody stands close pic.twitter.com/zZfD1lraJ1
— Nollywood Citadel (@Nolly_Citadel) January 4, 2024
It all started 2020, Funke Akindele has produced three of the highest-grossing Nollywood movies at the box office.
She keeps breaking her own record
• 2020: Omo Ghetto: The Saga (₦636M+)
• 2022: Battle on Buka Street (₦668M+)
• 2023: A Tribe Called Judah (₦1B+)* pic.twitter.com/D9rIrdHoQY
— NOORDEEN💡 (@Nizzy_dee) January 4, 2024
Funke Akindele's "A Tribe Called Judah" has become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time, surpassing her own films, Omo Ghetto(The Saga) and Battle on Buka Street.
It has currently grossed a billion, 1st billion gross in Nollywood. 001, 002, 003💐💐 pic.twitter.com/ZNXSthzOmQ
— TXT (@txt_mag) January 4, 2024
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