President Tinubu, Atiku Congratulate Funke Akindele On Box Office Record With “A Tribe Called Judah”

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele for her groundbreaking film, ‘A Tribe Called Judah.’ He commended the accomplished actress for her significant contributions to the industry.

Released in Nigerian cinemas in mid-December last year, the movie “A Tribe Called Judah“, which Funke Akindele produced and co-directed, reportedly grossed over N1 billion within three weeks, making it the highest-earning Nigerian movie to date.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelali, President Tinubu praised the excellence of the Nigerian creative industry.

He acknowledged its crucial role as not only a medium for artistic expression but also a source of substantial soft power and viable export.

“The creative industry is one of the high-employment sectors, providing jobs for our able and talented youths. It is an industry that is crucial to my administration. I salute Nigerians for their enduring support and patronage of home-grown creative efforts. We will provide a conducive environment for the industry to thrive further,” stated President Tinubu.

In a related development, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also congratulated Ms. Akindele on the success of her new movie.

Posting on X, Atiku remarked that the movie not only broke records but also stands as a beacon of cultural pride and unwavering excellence for Nollywood.

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