Peter Obi Commends Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ for Spotlighting Socioeconomic Challenges

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has praised actress Funke Akindele’s recent movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ for shedding light on the challenges faced by less-privileged Nigerians. In a statement shared on his social media handle, Obi commended the film for achieving the historic milestone of surpassing N1 billion at the box office within just three weeks of its release.

Obi expressed his delight, stating, “It is heartwarming to learn that ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ a movie by @funkeakindele, has achieved a record-breaking earning of N1 billion in just 3 weeks of its release, thus marking a historic moment in our Nigerian movie industry.” He congratulated Funke Akindele for her dedication and hard work in the film industry, acknowledging the movie’s success as a testament to her passion.

Furthermore, Obi highlighted the significance of the film, noting that it skillfully addresses complex challenges faced by less-privileged families in Nigeria while delivering the narrative in a comic and entertaining manner. ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ becomes the first Nollywood film to achieve the N1 billion milestone, making it a noteworthy contribution to the Nigerian movie landscape.