Funke Akindele Makes History As the First Nigerian Filmmaker to Gross 1bn at Box Office: “Deserving"

• Talented Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele made waves once more over her recent movie production
• The thespian, who has been on the lips of everyone following the release of her new movie A Tribe Called Judah, has hit ₦1 billion in cinema sales
• Fans and celebrities joined hands to celebrate the movie star for her tremendous creativity in achieving such a feat

Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele has once again proven her legacy in the Nollywood industry as her latest movie, A Tribe Called Judah, hits N1 billion at the box office.

Legit.ng reported that fans, including the filmmaker, anticipated this feat as the new movie grossed ₦854 million two days ago, on January 2, 2024.

The screen merchant has not yet commented publicly on her record-breaking achievement. However, the news has been updated on Wikipedia's box office listings, noting that Funke Akindele's A Tribe Called Judah grossed over ₦1,060,711,491.

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The Wikipedia box office listing also revealed that the other two highest-grossing movies in the country - Battle on Buka Street and 'Omo Ghetto: The Saga - were produced by her.

Sharing the good news on her Instagram story, a friend hailed her, saying:

"She must be obeyed."

See the post below:

Fans and colleagues react to Funke Akindele's cinema feat

Legit.ng compiled the reaction below:

omonioboli:

"Thank you Funke for this win! Nollywood thanks you. @funkejenifaakindele>'

jagabanyoutube:

"It's official. Can I get to know all my fellow N1BilliGeng."

faithie__o:

"This woman is not to be envied but studied……Grace at work."

sirmuyen1:

"Now this government will say where are we seeing money to watch movie..that economy is not hard."

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coded_seasbabe:

"Dem never see anything, hard work pays o....it's still goingggggg."

xtra.fit:

"Most deserving!!! If movie sweet, na the viewers go even dey use mouth sell am for you, no need to dey force am. I’ve told everyone I come across how sweet this movie is so yea. If e dey e dey, if e didn’t dey e didn’t dey."

Funke Akindele and her family melt hearts with New Year message

Legit.ng earlier reported that Akindele and her two children wished their fans a happy new year in a fun video.

In the video, they danced energetically as the mother of two welcomed her fans to the new year.

She also used the opportunity to tell her fans to watch her movie at the cinema.

Source: Legit.ng