President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar extend their congratulations to actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele for her remarkable achievement in the film industry. Akindele’s film, “A Tribe Called Judah,” produced and co-directed by her, achieved record-breaking success, grossing over N1 billion within three weeks of its release, making it the highest-earning Nigerian movie to date.
President Tinubu, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelali, praised Akindele for her significant contributions to the industry, recognizing the creative sector’s importance in providing employment for the nation’s talented youth. He emphasized the Nigerian government’s commitment to fostering an environment conducive to the thriving growth of the creative industry.
In a similar fashion, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in a post on social media, applauded Akindele for not only breaking records but also for creating a cultural masterpiece. He described “A Tribe Called Judah” as more than just a film, emphasizing its role as a symbol of cultural pride and the unwavering spirit of Nollywood.