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A Tribe Called Judah, a Nollywood film by actress cum director,\u00a0Funke Akindele, has become the first Nigerian movie to earn 1 billion naira ($1.1m; \u00a3900,000) in local theatres.<\/p>\n
The film, which tells the story of five brothers who plan to rob a mall to save their mother\u2019s life, achieved this record in just three weeks.<\/p>\n
Funke Akindele, who is also the star and co-director of the film, becomes Nigeria\u2019s highest-grossing director.<\/p>\n
She took to her Instagram to thank God and her fans for the milestone.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you Lord! Thank you Nigeria! Thank you Ghana!\u201d she posted.<\/p>\n
The film\u2019s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, praised Akindele for her storytelling skills and called the film a \u201ccultural gem.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis achievement isn\u2019t just about numbers; it\u2019s a testament to the power of storytelling, cultural pride, and the unyielding spirit of Nollywood,\u201d the film\u2019s distributor said on Instagram.<\/p>\n
The film has also received positive reviews and ratings from critics and audiences.<\/p>\n
A Tribe Called Judah has surpassed Hollywood hits like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in Nigerian box office earnings, making Akindele the highest-grossing Nollywood director.<\/p>\n
The film\u2019s success has also attracted congratulations from prominent figures, such as Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, President Bola Tinubu, and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.<\/p>\n
They all commended Akindele for her achievements and contributions to the Nigerian film industry and the economy.<\/p>\n
ID\/AE<\/p>\n
Source:\u00a0<\/strong>www.ghanaweb.com<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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