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President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele for her remarkable achievement in the film industry. Akindele’s movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ which she produced and co-directed, set a record by grossing over N1 billion in just three weeks after its release, making it the highest-earning Nigerian movie to date.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelali, President Tinubu commended the excellence of the Nigerian creative industry. He acknowledged the industry’s significant role as a platform for artistic expression and a source of considerable soft power and export potential. The President emphasized the importance of the creative sector, recognizing it as a high-employment area crucial to his administration’s focus. He expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their continuous support and patronage of locally-produced creative works and pledged to create a conducive environment for the industry to flourish.
In a related development, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also congratulated Funke Akindele on the success of her movie. Atiku highlighted that “A Tribe Called Judah” not only broke box office records but also serves as a symbol of cultural pride and the unwavering spirit of Nollywood. He praised Akindele’s accomplishment, stating that the film is more than just a movie; it is a cultural gem reflecting the vibrancy and resilience of Nigerian cinema. Atiku celebrated Akindele’s role in elevating Nigerian cinema to new heights and expressed pride in her achievements, considering it an inspiration for a new generation of filmmakers and storytellers in Nigeria and beyond. He concluded by congratulating Funke Akindele on the historic milestone and commending her for setting a new standard of excellence.
