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{{Short description|2023 Nigerian film}}
{{Short description|2023 Nigerian film}}
{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| image = Official cover art for A Tribe Called Judah movie 2023.jpg
| director = [[Funke Akindele]] {{Plain list}} Adeoluwa Owu
| caption = Promotional poster
| writer = [[Funke Akindele]] {{Plain list}} Collins Okoh {{Plain list}} Akin Labi
| director = {{plainlist|
*[[Funke Akindele]]
*Adeoluwa Owu
}}
| writer = {{plainlist|
*[[Funke Akindele]]
*Collins Okoh
*Akinlabi Ishola
}}
| story = [[Funke Akindele]]
| story = [[Funke Akindele]]
| producer = [[Funke Akindele]]
| producer = [[Funke Akindele]]
| starring = {{plainlist|
| starring = [[Funke Akindele]] {{Plain list}} [[Timini Egbuson]] {{Plain list}} [[Jide Kene Achufusi]] {{Plain list}} [[Uzee Usman]] {{Plain list}} Tobi Makinde {{Plain list}} [[Olumide Oworu]]
*[[Funke Akindele]]
⚫
| cinematography = Barney Emordi
*[[Timini Egbuson]]
*[[Jide Kene Achufusi]]
*[[Uzee Usman]]
*[[Tobi Makinde]]
*[[Olumide Oworu]]
}}
⚫
| cinematography = Barnabas Emordi
| editing = Valentine Chukwuma
| editing = Valentine Chukwuma
| music = Tolu Obanro
| music = [[Tolu Obanro]]
| studio = Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network (FAAN)
| studio = Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network (FAAN)
| distributor = FilmOne Distribution
| distributor = FilmOne Distribution
| released = 15th, December 2023
| released = {{Film date|2023|12|15|df=y}}
| country = Nigeria
| country = Nigeria
| language = English, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa Language
| language = {{plainlist| *English
*Yoruba
*Igbo
*Hausa
*Nigeria Pidgin}}
}}
}}


'''''A Tribe Called Judah''''' is a 2023 [[Nigerian film]] produced by [[Funke Akindele]] and starring [[Funke Akindele]], [[Timini Egbuson]], [[Jide Kene Achufusi]], [[Uzee Usman]], Tobi Makinde, [[Olumide Oworu]], [[Genoveva Umeh]], [[Nse Ikpe Etim]], [[Juliana Olayode]], [[Uzor Arukwe]], [[Fathia Balogun]], [[Yvonne Jegede]] and many others.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erezi |first=Dennis |date=2023-12-11 |title=Glitz, glamour as Funke Akindele premieres ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ |url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/glitz-glamour-as-funke-akindele-premieres-a-tribe-called-judah/ |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> The film was released to the cinema nationwide on 15 December 2023. Akindele has said the film is dedicated to her late mother, and draws partially from her mother's life.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ileyemi |first=Mariam |date=2023-12-12 |title=Funke Akindele dedicates ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ to late mother, as movie hits cinemas weekend |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/650961-funke-akindele-dedicates-a-tribe-called-judah-to-late-mother-as-movie-hits-cinemas-weekend.html |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref>
'''''A Tribe Called Judah''''' is a 2023 [[Nigerian film]] produced by [[Funke Akindele]] and starring [[Funke Akindele]], [[Timini Egbuson]], [[Jide Kene Achufusi]], [[Uzee Usman]], [[Tobi Makinde]] [[Olumide Oworu]], [[Genoveva Umeh]], [[Nse Ikpe Etim]], [[Juliana Olayode]], [[Uzor Arukwe]], [[Fathia Balogun]], [[Yvonne Jegede]] and many others.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erezi |first=Dennis |date=2023-12-11 |title=Glitz, glamour as Funke Akindele premieres ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ |url=https://editor.guardian.ng/news/glitz-glamour-as-funke-akindele-premieres-a-tribe-called-judah/ |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref> The film was released to cinemas nationwide on December 15, 2023. Akindele has said the film is dedicated to her late mother and draws partially from her mother's life.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ileyemi |first=Mariam |date=2023-12-12 |title=Funke Akindele dedicates ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ to late mother, as movie hits cinemas weekend |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/650961-funke-akindele-dedicates-a-tribe-called-judah-to-late-mother-as-movie-hits-cinemas-weekend.html |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref>


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
''A Tribe Called Judah'' tells a story of a single mother, Jedidah Judah (played by [[Funke Akindele]]), who has five sons from five different fathers from five different tribes. The first two sons are responsible and try their best to work and support their mother. Meanwhile, the last three are less helpful; Pere (played by [[Timini Egbuson]]) is a chronic pickpocket, Shina (played by Tobi Makinde) a hoodlum and tout in the community, and the last, Ejiro (played by [[Olumide Oworu]]), is naughty and only cares about his girlfriend, Testimony (played by [[Genoveva Umeh]]). Despite their bad behavior, Jedidah continues to support them and get them out of trouble.
''A Tribe Called Judah'' tells the story of a single mother, Jedidah Judah (played by [[Funke Akindele]]), who has five sons from five different fathers from five different tribes. The first two sons are responsible and try their best to work and support their mother. Meanwhile, the last three are less helpful: Pere (played by [[Timini Egbuson]]) is a chronic [[Pickpocketing|pickpocket]], Shina (played by [[Tobi Makinde]]) is a hoodlum and tout in the community; and the last, Ejiro (played by [[Olumide Oworu]]), is naughty and only cares about his girlfriend, Testimony (played by [[Genoveva Umeh]]). Despite their bad behavior, Jedidah continues to support them and get them out of trouble.


Things take a turn for the worse when Jedidah develops a chronic kidney disease, needing [[₦]]18 million to fund her operation and ₦400,000 weekly for her dialysis. The first son, Emeka, loses his job, and the five sons see no other option than to rob Emeka's ex-boss, who is rumored to be a money launder, to get the money to save their mothers life.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stephen |first=Onu |date=2023-12-25 |title=MOVIE REVIEW: 'A Tribe Called Judah': Funke Akindele's masterpiece of drama with comedy |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/653898-movie-review-a-tribe-called-judah-funke-akindeles-masterpiece-of-drama-with-comedy.html |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref> However, their plans take a dramatic turn when they encounter armed robbers at the scene.
Things take a turn for the worse when Jedidah develops a chronic kidney disease, needing ₦18 million to fund her operation and ₦400,000 weekly for her [[Kidney dialysis|dialysis]]. The first son, Emeka, loses his job, and the five sons see no other option than to rob Emeka's ex-boss, who is rumored to be a money launderer, to get the money to save their mother's life.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stephen |first=Onu |date=2023-12-25 |title=MOVIE REVIEW: 'A Tribe Called Judah': Funke Akindele's masterpiece of drama with comedy |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/653898-movie-review-a-tribe-called-judah-funke-akindeles-masterpiece-of-drama-with-comedy.html |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en-GB}}</ref> However, their plans took a dramatic turn when they encounter armed robbers at the scene. The eldest son ended up losing his life to the operation making him a sacrificial lamb for their mother's health.


== Selected cast ==
== Selected cast ==
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* [[Uzee Usman]] as Adamu Judah
* [[Uzee Usman]] as Adamu Judah
* [[Timini Egbuson]] as Pere Judah
* [[Timini Egbuson]] as Pere Judah
* Tobi Makinde as Shina Judah
* [[Tobi Makinde]] as Shina Judah
* [[Olumide Oworu]] as Ejiro Judah
* [[Olumide Oworu]] as Ejiro Judah
* [[Genoveva Umeh]] as Testimony
* [[Genoveva Umeh]] as Testimony
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* [[Juliana Olayode]] as Hilda
* [[Juliana Olayode]] as Hilda
* [[Faithia Williams|Fathia Balogun]] as Mama Caro
* [[Faithia Williams|Fathia Balogun]] as Mama Caro
* [[Paschaline Alex Okoli]] as Linda
* [[Paschaline Alex Okoli]] as Mummy Michael
* Sinmi Hassan as Daddy Michael
* [[Yvonne Jegede]] as Modupe
* [[Yvonne Jegede]] as Modupe
* Boma Akpore as Deji
* Boma Akpore as Deji
* Ibrahim Yekini as Itele
* Ibrahim Yekini as Itele
* Etinosa Idemudia
* Etinosa Idemudia as Blast
* [[Nosa Rex]] as Jerry
* [[Nosa Rex]] as Jerry
* Gregory Ojefua as Pluto
* Ifeanyi Felix as Police Officer
* Amber May Joseph as Bisi
* [[Gregory Ojefua]] as Pluto
<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oloruntoyin |first=Faith |date=2023-11-10 |title=Funke Akindele's 'A Tribe Called Judah's trailer promises heist-like drama |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/funke-akindeles-a-tribe-called-judahs-trailer-promises-heist-like-drama/9ch7992 |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oloruntoyin |first=Faith |date=2023-11-10 |title=Funke Akindele's 'A Tribe Called Judah's trailer promises heist-like drama |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/funke-akindeles-a-tribe-called-judahs-trailer-promises-heist-like-drama/9ch7992 |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref>


== Production and release ==
== Production and release ==
Following the release of ''A Tribe Called Judah'' to the cinema on 15 December 2023, the film became the first [[Nollywood]] film to gross over ₦113 million in its opening weekend.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Toromade |first=Samson |date=2023-12-18 |title=Funke Akindele's 'A Tribe Called Judah' off to record-breaking ₦122.7m box office start |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/funke-akindele-a-tribe-called-judah-box-office-record/sl38ee8 |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Udugba |first=Anthony |date=2023-12-19 |title=A Tribe Called Judah: Akindele taps street marketing to box office success |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/a-tribe-called-judah-akindele-taps-street-marketing-to-box-office-success/ |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US}}</ref>
Following the release of ''A Tribe Called Judah'' to cinemas on December 15, 2023, the film became the first [[Nollywood]] film to gross over ₦113 million in its opening weekend.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Toromade |first=Samson |date=2023-12-18 |title=Funke Akindele's 'A Tribe Called Judah' off to record-breaking ₦122.7m box office start |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/funke-akindele-a-tribe-called-judah-box-office-record/sl38ee8 |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Udugba |first=Anthony |date=2023-12-19 |title=A Tribe Called Judah: Akindele taps street marketing to box office success |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/a-tribe-called-judah-akindele-taps-street-marketing-to-box-office-success/ |access-date=2023-12-26 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US}}</ref> The film became the first Nollywood movie to hit 1 billion naira at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Udugba |first=Anthony |date=2024-01-04 |title=‘A Tribe Called Judah’ becomes Nollywood’s first N1bn film |url=https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/a-tribe-called-judah-becomes-nollywoods-first-n1bn-film/ |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US}}</ref> It is currently the highest-grossing Nigerian film of all time.


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 18:58, 30 December 2024

A Tribe Called Judah
Promotional poster
Directed by
Written by
Story byFunke Akindele
Produced byFunke Akindele
Starring
CinematographyBarnabas Emordi
Edited byValentine Chukwuma
Music byTolu Obanro
Production
company
Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network (FAAN)
Distributed byFilmOne Distribution
Release date
  • 15 December 2023 (2023-12-15)
CountryNigeria
Languages
  • English
  • Yoruba
  • Igbo
  • Hausa
  • Nigeria Pidgin

A Tribe Called Judah is a 2023 Nigerian film produced by Funke Akindele and starring Funke Akindele, Timini Egbuson, Jide Kene Achufusi, Uzee Usman, Tobi Makinde Olumide Oworu, Genoveva Umeh, Nse Ikpe Etim, Juliana Olayode, Uzor Arukwe, Fathia Balogun, Yvonne Jegede and many others.[1] The film was released to cinemas nationwide on December 15, 2023. Akindele has said the film is dedicated to her late mother and draws partially from her mother's life.[2]

Synopsis

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A Tribe Called Judah tells the story of a single mother, Jedidah Judah (played by Funke Akindele), who has five sons from five different fathers from five different tribes. The first two sons are responsible and try their best to work and support their mother. Meanwhile, the last three are less helpful: Pere (played by Timini Egbuson) is a chronic pickpocket, Shina (played by Tobi Makinde) is a hoodlum and tout in the community; and the last, Ejiro (played by Olumide Oworu), is naughty and only cares about his girlfriend, Testimony (played by Genoveva Umeh). Despite their bad behavior, Jedidah continues to support them and get them out of trouble.

Things take a turn for the worse when Jedidah develops a chronic kidney disease, needing ₦18 million to fund her operation and ₦400,000 weekly for her dialysis. The first son, Emeka, loses his job, and the five sons see no other option than to rob Emeka's ex-boss, who is rumored to be a money launderer, to get the money to save their mother's life.[3] However, their plans took a dramatic turn when they encounter armed robbers at the scene. The eldest son ended up losing his life to the operation making him a sacrificial lamb for their mother's health.

Selected cast

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[4]

Production and release

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Following the release of A Tribe Called Judah to cinemas on December 15, 2023, the film became the first Nollywood film to gross over ₦113 million in its opening weekend.[5][6] The film became the first Nollywood movie to hit 1 billion naira at the box office.[7] It is currently the highest-grossing Nigerian film of all time.

References

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  1. ^ Erezi, Dennis (2023-12-11). "Glitz, glamour as Funke Akindele premieres 'A Tribe Called Judah'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  2. ^ Ileyemi, Mariam (2023-12-12). "Funke Akindele dedicates 'A Tribe Called Judah' to late mother, as movie hits cinemas weekend". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  3. ^ Stephen, Onu (2023-12-25). "MOVIE REVIEW: 'A Tribe Called Judah': Funke Akindele's masterpiece of drama with comedy". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  4. ^ Oloruntoyin, Faith (2023-11-10). "Funke Akindele's 'A Tribe Called Judah's trailer promises heist-like drama". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  5. ^ Toromade, Samson (2023-12-18). "Funke Akindele's 'A Tribe Called Judah' off to record-breaking ₦122.7m box office start". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  6. ^ Udugba, Anthony (2023-12-19). "A Tribe Called Judah: Akindele taps street marketing to box office success". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  7. ^ Udugba, Anthony (2024-01-04). "'A Tribe Called Judah' becomes Nollywood's first N1bn film". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
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