Peter Obi Lauds Funke Akindele On Her Success With ‘A Tribe Called Judah’

Peter Obi, in a tweet on Saturday, lauded Nigerian movie producer Funke Akindele for her latest film, ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ breaking records by earning N1 billion within just three weeks of its release. Commending Akindele’s dedication and talent, Obi highlighted her contribution to the thriving Nigerian film industry, citing her previous movies ‘Battle on Buka Street’ and ‘Omo Ghetto’ as ranking among the top-grossing films in the country.

“Nollywood remains one of the biggest exports of our country in the last decade and shows the inherent potential in our people which Akindele has copiously brought out in all her works. I congratulate Funke Akindele for achieving this feat which is a bold testament to her passion, hard work, and dedication in the movie industry.” his tweet partly read.

‘A Tribe Called Judah’ tackles the challenges faced by less privileged families in Nigeria, skillfully delivering a compelling narrative while entertaining its audience with a comic touch. Obi emphasized the film’s relevance in addressing societal issues and encouraged the creative industry to continue producing stories that inspire hard work, integrity, and productivity among Nigerians.

Expressing confidence in the creative and entertainment sector’s role in shaping a productivity-driven nation, Obi concluded by envisioning a New Nigeria shaped by these narratives of hard work and ambition.

“This, I believe, will play a significant role in positioning our minds for the productivity-driven nation we are trying to build – The New Nigeria!” he said

It is heartwarming to learn that ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ a movie by Nigerian Movie Producer, @funkeakindele, has achieved a record-breaking earning of N1 billion, in just 3 weeks of its release, thus marking a historic moment in our Nigerian movie industry.

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) January 6, 2024

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