‘A Tribe Called Judah’ makes record-breaking ₦1 billion in cinemas
Funke Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah has broken the record as the first Nollywood title to hit a billion naira at the box office.
In a press statement earlier today, Film One Studios confirmed the new record the holiday title broke. Kene Okwuosa, the Group CEO of Film House Group, commented on this remarkable achievement, saying, “We are witnessing a golden era for Nigerian cinema, and Funke Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah reaching the 1 billion Naira mark is an indication that the creative industry.”
In a short while, A Tribe Called Judah became a raven hit, with sold our showings across the country. It’s also currently showing in the UK as well.
According to the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), it rounded up the year 2023, with a total gross of ₦854,284,939 million, which automatically makes it the highest-grossing Nollywood title for 2023 and the highest ever.
A Tribe Called Judah follows five brothers: Jide Kene Achufusi as Emeka Judah, Timini Egbuson as Pere Judah, Uzee Usman as Adamu Judah, Tobi Makinde as Shina Judah, and Olumide Oworu as Ejiro Judah, who must come together to rob a company to save their mother, played by Akindele as Jedidah Judah.
Things take a turn for the worse when Jedidah develops a chronic kidney disease, needing ₦18 million to fund her operation and ₦400,000 weekly for her dialysis. The first son, Emeka, loses his job, and the five sons see no other option than to rob Emeka’s ex-boss, who is rumored to be a money launder, to get the money to save their mothers life. However, their plans take a dramatic turn when they encounter armed robbers at the scene.
Can’t wait to watch it