Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Wraps Cinema Run with Record-breaking ₦1.4 Billion Gross
Funke Akindele’s cinematic masterpiece, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’, has concluded its theatrical journey in Nigerian cinemas, amassing a staggering total gross of ₦1.4 billion.
Debuting on December 15, 2023, the film has etched its name in history as the highest-grossing Nollywood movie to date, achieving the remarkable milestone of surpassing the billion-naira mark within just three weeks of its release.
According to data from the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the movie raked in a modest ₦14,745 during its final weekend screening in only two locations from February 23 to February 25, marking the end of its 11-week theatrical run.
‘A Tribe Called Judah’ garnered a cumulative gross of ₦1,404,207,541 and recorded 374,552 ticket admissions before exiting the weekly top 20 list.
The film’s success extended beyond Nigerian borders, captivating audiences in countries such as Ghana, the United Kingdom, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Rwanda, Senegal, and Togo.
Funke Akindele, acclaimed as the box office queen, has further solidified her status with previous hits like “Omo Ghetto: The Saga” (N636 million in 2020) and “Battle on Buka Street” (N668 million in 2022).
Surpassing the billion-naira benchmark, previously held by Hollywood’s “Black Panther 2” at N1.04 billion, signifies a monumental achievement for the Nigerian film industry.
‘A Tribe Called Judah’ shattered admission records set by blockbusters like “Sugar Rush” (229,060) and “King of Boys” (220,565) within a mere three weeks.
During its initial 15 days, the film amassed an impressive N780 million, maintaining a remarkable daily gross ranging from N55 million to N75 million during the festive season. Notably, it generated approximately N60 million within its first 48 hours of release.
The storyline of ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ revolves around five brothers portrayed by Jide Kene Achufusi, Timini Egbuson, Uzee Usman, Tobi Makinde, and Olumide Oworu, who unite to execute a daring heist to save their mother, portrayed by Funke Akindele.
