A Tribe Called Judah becomes highest-earning Nigerian film - BBC News

The film has grossed over $1m in domestic theatres since it was released on 15 December last year.

3 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, FilmOne Entertainment/InstagramImage caption, A Tribe Called Judah is set to eclipse Hollywood hits like Black Panther in Nigerian theatre earningsBy Gloria AradiBBC NewsA Nollywood film has smashed box office records, becoming the first Nigerian movie to earn 1bn naira ($1.1m; £900,000) in domestic theatres.

A Tribe Called Judah achieved the historic feat in just three weeks.

Its creator - Nigerian actor, director and producer Funke Akindele - has thanked her fans for the milestone.

"Thank you Lord! Thank you Nigeria! Thank you Ghana!" she posted on Instagram, garnering thousands of congratulations.

The record cements Akindele, 46, as Nollywood's highest-grossing director.

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