Nigeria Should Be Proud Of Funke Akindele’s Achievements With Nollywood – Atiku

Ex PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has come out to congratulate Nollywood actress/filmmaker, Funke Akindele on her record-setting film, A tribe called Judah.

He recently commended the ace moviestar for her contributions to the growth of the movie industry, and fans have been reacting.

According to him, he extends his heartiest congratulations to Funke Akindele for the phenomenal success of her latest movie, and Nigeria should be proud of Funke’s achievements with Nollywood.

Atiku added that her success is our success, and it inspires a new generation of filmmakers and storytellers in Nigeria and beyond.

His words, “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.”

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Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in The New York Times. Due to the history of evolving meanings and contexts, there is no clear or agreed-upon definition for the term, which has made it a subject to several controversies.

The origin of the term “Nollywood” remains unclear; Jonathan Haynes traced the earliest usage of the word to a 2002 article by Matt Steinglass in the New York Times, where it was used to describe Nigerian cinema.

Charles Igwe noted that Norimitsu Onishi also used the name in a September 2002 article he wrote for the New York Times. The term continues to be used in the media to refer to the Nigerian film industry, with its definition later assumed to be a portmanteau of the words “Nigeria” and “Hollywood”, the American major film hub.

Film-making in Nigeria is divided largely along regional, and marginally ethnic and religious lines. Thus, there are distinct film industries – each seeking to portray the concern of the particular section and ethnicity it represents. However, there is the English-language film industry which is a melting pot for filmmaking and filmmakers from most of the regional industries.