President Bola Tinubu has congratulated actress/filmmaker, Funke Akindele on her record-setting movie and counseled the ace thespian for her contributions to the expansion of the business.
Her film titled ‘A Tribe Referred to as Judah’ which she produced and co-directed was launched in cinemas in Nigeria in mid-December final yr, and after three weeks, it was reported to have grossed over N1 billion, changing into the highest-earning Nigerian film ever.
In an announcement launched by his Particular Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelali, the President extoled the excellence of the Nigerian artistic business, acknowledging its pivotal place as a medium not just for inventive expression but additionally a supply of huge delicate energy and viable export.
“The artistic business is likely one of the high-employment sectors, offering jobs for our in a position and gifted youths. It’s an business that’s essential to my administration. I salute Nigerians for his or her enduring help and patronage of home-grown artistic efforts. We’ll present the conducive setting for the business to thrive additional,” Nigeria President states
In a associated improvement, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, congratulated Ms. Akindele, on the success of her new film.
Posting on X, Atiku stated the film not solely broke information but additionally stands as a beacon of cultural delight and unyielding of Nollywood.
Congratulating the actress, Atiku wrote;
“I lengthen my heartiest congratulations to Funke Akindele for the outstanding success of “A Tribe Referred to as Judah”.
This movie has not solely shattered field workplace information by changing into the primary Nigerian film to earn 1 billion naira in home theatres, nevertheless it additionally stands as a beacon of cultural delight and the unyielding spirit of Nollywood. A Tribe Referred to as Judah” isn’t just a movie; it’s a cultural gem that displays the vibrancy and resilience of Nigerian cinema. As a nation, we’re extremely happy with Funke’s achievements and her function in elevating Nigerian cinema to new heights. Her success is our success, and it conjures up a brand new era of filmmakers and storytellers in Nigeria and past. Congratulations, Funke, on this historic milestone. You’ve gotten set a brand new normal for excellence, and your work conjures up us all.”
