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In a blockbuster revelation from Nollywood, Funke Akindele, the acclaimed Nigerian actress and producer, has achieved a remarkable milestone with her latest film, ‘A Tribe Called Judah.’ The movie has surged past expectations, pulling in an astounding sum exceeding N60 million within a mere 48 hours of its cinematic release.
According to a tweet from the Nigerian box office on Sunday afternoon, A Tribe Called Judah is a blessing to cinemas & keeps giving. Early tracking suggests a Tribe of Judah has amassed over ₦60M from Friday and Saturday sales. Sunday is traditionally the biggest day of the box office weekend in Nigeria. Eyeing a ₦93 – ₦100M opening weekend.
Premiered on December 10, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ officially graced the cinema screens on Friday, December 15, 2023, leaving its mark alongside other concurrent releases, including ‘Ada Omo Daddy.’
Directed by Adeoluwa Owu, the film unveils a gripping narrative of a family of boys orchestrating a daring mall heist with their mother’s assistance, only to confront an unexpected showdown with armed robbers.
The stellar cast includes industry luminaries such as Boma Akpore, Ebele Okaro-Onyiuke, Etinosa Idemudia, Fathia Balogun, Funke Akindele, Jide Kene Achufusi, Nse Ikpe Etim, Olayode Juliana, and more.
Additionally, the Nigerian box office notes the commendable performance of Mercy Aigbe’s ‘Ada Omo Daddy,’ generating “over N18.5M inclusive of Thursday advanced previews.”
Directed by Adebayo Tijani and Akay Mason, ‘Ada Omo Daddy’ premiered on the same day as Funke Akindele’s latest creation.
In a remarkable turn of events, approximately a year ago, Funke Akindele captivated the industry with ‘Battle on Buka Street,’ which, after an impressive four-month theatrical run, amassed a gross total of over N668 million at the box office, marking it as the highest-grossing Nigerian film of all time. This achievement surpassed Akindele’s debut theatrical movie, ‘Omo Ghetto: The Saga,’ which previously held the record at over N636 million .
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