President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday, congratulated Ms. Funke Akindele on her record-setting film, commending the award winning actor, director and producer for her contributions to the growth of the industry.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while celebrating the ingenuity, creativity, and artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry, also extolled the excellence of the Nigerian creative industry, acknowledging its pivotal place as a medium not only for artistic expression, but a source of enormous soft power and viable export.
He said “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,”
Box office record
Funke Akindele
Nigeria’s former Vice President and the Presidential Candidate for the people’s Democratic Party (PDP) also took to his social media platform a congratulatory message the ace thespian.
Atiku Abubakar
In his words
I extend my heartiest congratulations to @funkeakindele for the phenomenal success of “A Tribe Called Judah”. This film has not only shattered box office records by becoming the first Nigerian movie to earn 1 billion naira in domestic theatres, but it also stands as a beacon of cultural pride and the unyielding spirit of Nollywood.
“A Tribe Called Judah” is not just a film; it is a cultural gem that reflects the vibrancy and resilience of Nigerian cinema.
As a nation, we are incredibly proud of Funke’s achievements and her role in elevating Nigerian cinema to new heights. Her success is our success, and it inspires a new generation of filmmakers and storytellers in Nigeria and beyond.
Congratulations, Funke, on this historic milestone. You have set a new standard for excellence, and your work inspires us all. -AA
Congratulations to her on that great achievement.
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