ENTERTAINMENT
Funke Akindele shattered box office records with ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hailed Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, for shattering box office records with her movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’.
The movie has reportedly grossed about N1 billion.
Posting on X, Atiku said the actress has set a new standard for excellence.
Congratulating the actress, Atiku said, “I extend my heartiest congratulations to Funke Akindele 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.”
ENTERTAINMENT
‘I’m world’s best actress’ – Toyin Abraham boasts
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has boasted that she is the world’s “best”.
Speaking in an interview with skit maker, Bae U Barbi, she explained that the title wasn’t a self-proclaimed one, stressing that fans gave her the title.
She said the title of “world best” suits her because her acting and beauty are top-notch.
Abraham said, “I didn’t call myself [the world’s best actress], people called me word best because I am the world’s best.
“My confidence is top-notch, my beauty is top-notch, my brain is top-notch, my acting is top-notch. So, I am world best. I didn’t call myself, they [fans] called me and I claimed it.”
The actress also admitted during the interview that the entertainment industry favours women more than men.
According to her, female entertainers are more successful than their male counterparts because they are “very emotional”.
She added that her latest film, ‘Malaika’ is her most expensive movie, saying she paid veteran actor, Emeka Ike and others millions to feature in the movie.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo, has reacted to a leaked video of an unidentified man masturbating.
ENTERTAINMENT
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