Nigeria’s giants of filmmaking gathered last Wednesday at the world class GAC Motor G-Style Showroom to celebrate the monumental success of Funke Akindele’s latest film, A Tribe called Judah.
GAC Motor Nigeria, leading automobile brand, partnered with Filmone, Nigeria’s biggest film distribution business, for this exclusive event aptly titled, ‘A Toast to Funke Akindele’; with top Nollywood actors and industry legends, including Sola Sobowale, lyabo Ojo, Yvonne Jegede, Bisola Ayieola, Enyinna Nwigwe, Timini Egbuson, and Adunni Ade, and Funke Akindele herself in attendance.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of a brand new GAC GS4 Luxury SUV to Akindele by GAC Motor in recognition of her outstanding success at the box office through her highest grossing movie which generated a staggering N1.2 billion in revenue.
General Manager of CIG Motors, Nigeria franchise owners of GAC Motor in Nigeria, Jubril Arogundade said: “We are celebrating an icon Funke Akindele tonight for her excellence and this moment here serves as a reflection for all of us at CIG Motors and reminds us of the power of an excellent spirit, which has been our key goal in running our business. We have partnered with people and corporations to transcend relationships beyond just business to showcase the power of collaboration, art and creativity in bringing a people together for one common purpose.
“This is part of the reason we are taking over the automobile industry in Nigeria, our market share, our outstanding products and our partnerships and collaborations speak to our excellent spirit”.