In a groundbreaking achievement, Nigerian cinemas amassed a staggering 7.2 billion naira in revenue throughout 2023, drawing over 2.6 million admissions, with Nollywood commanding a formidable 39 percent market share, as revealed by a comprehensive report. These earnings represent a notable surge, exceeding the previous year’s figures by over 416 million naira, accompanied by a Read More…
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Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ shatters Nollywood Box Office records
Funke Akindele, the celebrated actress and producer, announced the phenomenal success of her movie ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ on Instagram, revealing its historic achievement as the first Nollywood film to surpass one billion naira at the box office within just 21 days of its cinema release. Akindele shared her elation on Instagram, expressing gratitude to Read More…
Lagos guber race: Our word is our bond – Jandor, Akindele
Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), a candidate for the Lagos PDP governorship, and Ms. Funke Akindele, his running mate, have said they are obligated by their commitments and won’t disappoint the people of the state if elected. Adediran, represented by Akindele, made the commitment at a meeting with businesspeople and women from four important markets in Read More…
I’m in politics to give hope – Funke Akindele
Ms. Funke Akindele, the Lagos State PDP’s deputy governorship candidate, stated on Wednesday that she entered politics to inspire optimism in the public, particularly in women and children. Akindele stated that she chose to join the race to free the state from “poor governance” in her continuous grassroots interaction with locals at Eleko Community, Ibeju-Lekki. Read More…
Sanwo-Olu pardons Funke Akindele, husband, frees 56 convicts
Lagos State Governor, Jide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 56 inmates and granted State pardon to Mrs. Funke Akindele-Bello and her husband, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bello, who are both non-custodial convicts for offences related to the disobedience of COVID-19 lockdown regulations. A statement signed by the State Attorney-General, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, said Mr. Sanwo-Olu Read More…