Ace movie producer, Funke Akindele’s new film, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ has become the first Nollywood piece to surpass N1 billion views at the box office.
‘A Tribe Called Judah’ earned N1 billion in three weeks after it was released.
FilmHouse Group CEO, Kene Okwuosa, who announced the historical feat in a statement on Thursday, noted that the world is witnessing a golden era for Nigerian cinema.
“Akindele’s film has not only captivated audiences but has also proven the resilience of Nigerian cinema in the face of global streaming giants like Netflix and Prime Video,” the statement added.
‘A Tribe Called Judah’, also broke record when it became the first Nollywood movie to gross over N113 million in its opening weekend after it was released on December 15 2023, in cinemas.
Newssphere recalls that Funke’s ‘Battle on Buka Street’ grossed N650 million at the box office in 2022.
