By Ayodele Oni
Accolades are pouring in for Funke Akindele over the success of her latest movie titled ‘A Tribe Called Judah’Â the first Nollywood film to gross one billion naira.
President Bola Tinubu in a statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale on Friday, celebrated the ingenuity, creativity, and immense artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry.
He commended the thespian for her contributions to the growth of the industry.
“The President extols the excellence of the Nigerian creative industry, acknowledging its pivotal place as a medium not only for artistic expression but also a source of enormous 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 the conducive environment for the industry to thrive further,” the statement read.
Also, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, took to Facebook to congratulate actress Funke Akindele on the outstanding success of movie, “A Tribe Called Judah”.
In his post on Friday, Atiku expressed his heartiest congratulations to Akindele for the record-breaking achievement of “A Tribe Called Judah”.
He said “The movie has not only shattered box office records by grossing 1 billion naira in domestic theatres, making it the first Nigerian movie to achieve this feat, but it also serves as an emblem of cultural pride and the unyielding spirit of Nollywood.
“A Tribe Called Judah” stands as a cultural gem that showcases the vibrancy and resilience of Nigerian cinema. He commended Akindele’s achievements and her role in pushing Nigerian cinema to new heights, stating that her success serves as an inspiration for a new generation of filmmakers and storytellers in Nigeria and beyond.”
Atiku congratulated Akindele on this historic milestone, lauding her for setting a new standard of excellence and inspiring others in the industry.
