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Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ becomes first Nollywood film to hit N1bn

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Funke Akindele’s latest film, ‘A Tribe Called Judah,’ has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Nollywood movie to surpass N1 billion in box office revenue. The film reached this remarkable feat within three weeks of its release.

The CEO of FilmHouse Group, Kene Okwuosa, announced this historic accomplishment in a statement on Thursday, highlighting that the success of ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ signifies a golden era for Nigerian cinema. The statement also emphasized that the film has not only captivated audiences but has demonstrated the resilience of Nigerian cinema in the face of global streaming giants like Netflix and Prime Video.

Upon its release on December 15, 2023, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ became the first Nollywood movie to gross over N113 million in its opening weekend. This achievement underscores the film’s widespread popularity and success at the box office.

It is noteworthy that Funke Akindele’s previous film, ‘Battle on Buka Street,’ grossed N650 million at the box office in 2022. However, the recent success of ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ has surpassed this previous record, marking a significant milestone in Nollywood’s box office history.

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I’m on same level as Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido – Rema

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Renowned Nigerian musician Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has suggested that he belongs in the same league as Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.

Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy are widely recognized as the foremost Nigerian/Afrobeats artists globally and are collectively referred to as the “Big 3.”

Rema is now asserting his position among this elite group. In a recent social media post, the ‘Calm Down’ singer stated that he now considers himself part of this league, stating: “No more Big 3, there’s now a Big 4.”

His statement has sparked mixed reactions, with some agreeing with him while others argue that despite his achievements in streaming and chart performance, he still needs years of consistent success to fully earn that status.

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My family distribute electricity to most of Nigeria – Davido

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Renowned musician David Adeleke, also known as Davido, recently asserted during an appearance on an American podcast, ‘Business Untitled,’ that his family plays a significant role in Nigeria’s energy sector by operating four power plants. According to him, these power plants make substantial contributions to Nigeria’s electricity supply.

In discussing his family’s business ventures and personal investments, Davido mentioned his brief foray into cryptocurrency due to its popularity in Nigeria. He also highlighted his family’s involvement in the energy sector, emphasizing their ownership of four lucrative power plants that distribute electricity across a considerable portion of Nigeria.

Additionally, Davido disclosed plans to venture into the restaurant business with his wife, who has a passion for culinary arts. However, he reiterated that his primary focus remains on his music career.

While Davido’s family boasts wealth and investments in the energy sector, some observers may dispute his claim that their power plants supply the majority of Nigeria’s energy needs. The Nigerian government owns most of the significant thermal and hydropower plants in the country.

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Naira Abuse: If you’ve video of me spraying money, forgive me – Portable begs EFCC

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Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has pleaded with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to forgive him if they have any evidence against him abusing the Naira.

He said it was never his intention to mutilate the Naira, stressing that he only sprays money to help the masses.

Speaking in a recent Instagram live session, Portable noted that he respects constituted authority.

He said, “After God na government. I’m not mutilating the naira. I only help a lot of people. If you see me spraying money please forgive me.”

DAILY POST reports that the EFCC is set to arraign popular socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest for Naira abuse, days after crossdresser Bobrisky was sent to prison for similar offence.

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