{"id":137174,"date":"2024-01-08T10:41:38","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T10:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/08\/a-tribe-called-judah-becomes-highest-earning-nigerian-film\/"},"modified":"2024-01-08T10:41:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T10:41:38","slug":"a-tribe-called-judah-becomes-highest-earning-nigerian-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/08\/a-tribe-called-judah-becomes-highest-earning-nigerian-film\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018A Tribe Called Judah\u2019 becomes highest-earning Nigerian film \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A Nollywood film has smashed box office records, becoming the first Nigerian movie to earn 1bn naira ($1.1m; \u00a3900,000) in domestic theatres.<\/p>\n<p>A Tribe Called Judah achieved the historic feat in just three weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Its creator \u2013 Nigerian actor, director and producer Funke Akindele \u2013 has thanked her fans for the milestone.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThank you Lord! Thank you Nigeria! Thank you Ghana!\u201d she posted on Instagram, garnering thousands of congratulations.<\/p>\n<p>The record cements Akindele, 46, as Nollywood\u2019s highest-grossing director.<\/p>\n<p><em>A Tribe Called Judah\u00a0<\/em>is set to eclipse Hollywood hits in Nigerian theatre earnings, including the acclaimed superhero film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which previously held the record as the top-grossing film in the country.<\/p>\n<p>\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, FilmOne Entertainment, said on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>It has hailed the film as a \u201ccultural gem\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The company also praised Akindele, saying her commitment to storytelling has \u201cetched a significant chapter in the vibrant tapestry of Nigerian cinema\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><em>A Tribe Called Judah<\/em>\u00a0has received rave reviews from both critics and fans and is basking in high ratings on movie review platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The film \u2013 which portrays a scheme to rob a mall by five brothers whose mother was battling financial hardship \u2013 was inspired by Akindele\u2019s late mother, whom she also dedicated the film to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source<\/strong>:\u00a0<a>BBC<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Nollywood film has smashed box office records, becoming the first Nigerian movie to earn 1bn naira ($1.1m; \u00a3900,000) in domestic theatres. 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