Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has once again proven her mettle in the Nigerian film industry with her latest cinematic endeavor, ‘A Tribe Called Judah.’ Funke Akindele’s film has created a box office frenzy, grossing over N60 million in just 48 hours after its release. This remarkable achievement was highlighted in a recent tweet by the Nigerian Box Office.
Funke Akindele’s movie is a record-breaking opening weekend
Released on December 15, 2023, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ quickly gained traction in cinemas. According to the Nigerian Box Office, the film is “a blessing to cinemas & keeps giving.” With its early tracking, the film has already amassed over N60 million from Friday and Saturday sales alone. Considering that Sunday is traditionally the biggest day at the Nigerian box office, expectations are high for an opening weekend total between N93 million and N100 million.
What the storyline is about
The narrative of ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ is gripping and unique. It tells the story of a family of boys, with their mother’s assistance, orchestrating a daring mall heist. However, their plan takes an unexpected turn when they face off against armed robbers. The film, directed by Adeoluwa Owu, features a stellar cast including Boma Akpore, Ebele Okaro-Onyiuke, Etinosa Idemudia, Fathia Balogun, Funke Akindele, Jide Kene Achufusi, Nse Ikpe Etim, Olayode Juliana, and more, contributing to its massive appeal.
Other movies released within the weekend
‘A Tribe Called Judah’ wasn’t the only notable release during its opening weekend. Mercy Aigbe’s ‘Ada Omo Daddy,’ also made its debut, generating over N18.5 million, including Thursday previews. Directed by Adebayo Tijani and Akay Mason, it underscores the thriving competition and diversity in Nollywood content.
In conclusion, Funke Akindele’s journey in the film industry has been marked by significant milestones. Approximately a year ago, her film ‘Battle on Buka Street’ became the highest-grossing Nigerian film of all time, accumulating a gross total of N668,423,056 at the box office. It surpassed her own previous record with ‘Omo Ghetto: The Saga.’ Additionally, ‘Battle on Buka Street’ grossed over $61,000 in U.S. cinemas, showcasing the global appeal of Akindele’s work.
