Seasoned Nollywood actress Funke Akindele is speechless as her latest film, ˜A Tribe Called Judah, achieves an unprecedented box office success, grossing a staggering N1.236 billion.
This remarkable feat comes just days after she made headlines for breaking records with the movie, reaching the N1 billion mark in cinemas.
FilmOne Entertainment, her production partner on the project, announced this milestone, leading to congratulatory messages pouring in from President Tinubu, Governor Sanwo-Olu, and other prominent figures in society.
Funke Akindele via her verified Instagram profile announced that her film ˜A Tribe Called Judah is now N1.236B in theatres and, by extension, N2B on the road.
She wrote: I no know Wetin I go type
Below are some reactions from netizens:
@chiomakpotha:Raise am ! Raise am !! Raise am !!!.
@iamnasbo: 2 billion incoming!!! Congratulations mama.
@omonioboli: You are who you say you are Funke, take the garden queen Nollywood is forever grateful for you!
@kie_kie__:E Don dey get pointer.
@enioluwaofficial: Congratulations Queen! Wear your crown.
@olayodejuliana: Mama oil dey your head!!!!! Now youre beating your own record!!!! This grace too choke!!! Congratulations mama.
@Janemena: A woman who exudes nothing but class, positive projects, and impact. I hail thee. A very huge congratulations mama. Your efforts have been multiplied and will continue to multiply, Amennn. (The Nation)
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