Popular Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele is set to feature the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service in her upcoming film, fulfilling a promise she made during a visit to the agency last month. This was contained in a post by the Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Lagos State Governor, Jubril Gawat, on X.com on Saturday. He wrote: “Renowned …

Renowned actress and producer Funke Akindele has encouraged women to take charge of their financial lives by starting small businesses and managing their resources effectively. In a recent interview with Arise TV, she emphasized that women don’t need to rely on men for success and urged them to believe in themselves and their abilities. She said: “Whatever you have, just …

Award-winning actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, celebrated for her iconic television comedy series “Jenifa’s Diary”, has disclosed plans for a thrilling new instalment in the beloved franchise. The mother of two shared the exciting news of the movie relaunch on her social media, signalling the long-awaited return of the beloved character Jenifa to the screens. In her recent post on …

Actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has penned a long note of reconciliation to her senior colleague, Funke Akindele. The duo have dominated the box office space but Funke Akindele has moved past the competitor’s stage after hitting a billion and above in her last year’s cinema movie ‘A Tribe Called Judah’. Following them closely is Mercy Aigbe who just had …

There is a popular African adage that says someone may pretend to enjoy a meal served him simply because of who prepared it, not because it was delicious. The film, A Tribe Called Juda, fits into this scenario perfectly. When the news of the blockbuster movie broke last December, the whole country was excited especially as cinema houses trembled and …

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 …

While extolling Funke Akindele, the Nollywood filmmaker for her recent box office accomplishment, President Bola Tinubu lauded the growing contribution of the Nigerian creative industry to the economic growth of the country. He acknowledged its pivotal place as, not just a medium for artistic expression but also a source of enormous soft power and viable cultural export. In his effusive …

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the ingenuity, creativity, and immense artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry. In a message on Friday by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President congratulated Funke Akindele on her record-setting film and commended the ace thespian for her contributions to the growth of the industry. Akindele’s blockbuster, A Tribe Called Judah, broke a box office …

Popular Nollywood filmmaker, Funke Akindele has broken another record in the film industry with her latest cinema release, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’. She is maintaining this feat after breaking multiple records in the past with ‘Omo Ghetto the Saga’ and ‘Battle on the Buka Street’. Funke’s new release came out on 15 December 2023. The actress announced her success on …

The organisers of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) have unveiled an explosive lineup of events for its 12th edition geared at expanding indigenous movies to the global market. The week-long festival opens on the evening of Sunday, 5 November, with the exclusive premiere of ORAH, directed by Lonzo Nzekwe. The festival is scheduled to be held from 5 to …