Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has celebrated filmmaker Funke Akindele on the milestones she has hit in her career.
Among her accolades, Funke is the first filmmaker to have a movie hit N1 billion at the box office with her latest film A Tribe of Judah.
Osinbajo shared a video on Instagram on Thursday, stating that Funke is a true light of Nigerian greatness.
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“Funkkkkkkkkeeee @funkejenifaakindele a true light of Nigerian greatness. Her talent, resilience, and grace exemplify the very essence of the Nigerian brand,” he wrote.
Directed by Adeoluwa Owu and Funke, A Tribe Called Judah tells the story of a family of boys, who decide to rob a mall to raise money for their mother’s hospital bill. However, on getting there, they are faced with armed robbers.
The film features Funke Akindele, Juliana Olayode, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Jidekene Achufusi, Nosa Rex, Uzee Uzman, Timini Egbuson, Tobi Makinde, Faithia Williams, Uzor Arukwe, Yvonne Jegede, Ebele Okaro and others.
