- FilmOne Entertainment, the official distributor in Nigeria disclosed the numbers which it gathered from its earnings in five cinemas in the United Kingdom.
- According to the Cinemas Exhibitors Association of Nigeria, A Tribe Called Judah has grossed ₦1,384,315,042 here in Nigeria.
Funke Akindele’s latest movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ leaves its mark on UK cinemas by grossing an impressive £80,000.
FilmOne Entertainment, Nigeria’s official distributor, reported the earnings from five cinema locations in the United Kingdom over the course of four weeks.
As of February 1, 2024, the Cinemas Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) reported that A Tribe Called Judah grossed ₦1,384,315,042 in Nigeria. The movie, which spent almost seven weeks at the top of the Nigerian cinema box office chart, lost its number-one spot to The Beekeeper last week.
In the story ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, five brothers—Jide Kene Achufusi as Emeka Judah, Timini Egbuson as Pere Judah, Uzee Usman as Adamu Judah, Tobi Makinde as Shina Judah, and Olumide Oworu as Ejiro Judah—must band together to plunder a business in order to save their mother, Jedidah Judah, portrayed by Akindele.
The cast includes Ebelle Okaro, Uzor Arukwe, Nse Ikpe Etim, Genoveva Umeh, Faithia Williams, Nosa Rex, Greg Ojefua, Ibrahim Yekini, Boma Akpore, Paschaline Ijeoma Alex, Etinosa Idemudia, Juliana Olayode, and Yvonne Jegede.
Since its premiere on December 15, 2023, the film has been viewed in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and nine French-speaking countries.
Few weeks ago, Funke Akindele breaks silence as she makes history with her latest movie: A Tribe Called Judah.
The actress, who has solidified her status as a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian film industry, has also claimed the top spots on the Wikipedia Nollywood grossing table with her movies “Battle On Buka Street” and “Omo Ghetto The Saga.
The actress, known for her exceptional talent took to her Instagram page to express her gratitude and amazement at the overwhelming support from both Nigerian and Ghanaian audiences.
In a statement that reflects her speechlessness over the remarkable feat, Funke Akindele wrote;
“Thank you, LORD.
“Thank you NIGERIA!!!!