A Tribe Called Judah: Day Funke Akindele Showcased Class, Elegance

Arriving in a gorgeous golden Tinkerbell costume, popular Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele recently premiered her latest movie, ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ on Sunday December 10 at the Filmhouse Cinema IMAX, Lekki.

The movie hit the cinema screens on Friday, December 15.

The colourful premiere night was filled with several actors, actresses, and entertainment stars that include Cute Abiola, Broda Shaggi, Sydney Stalker, Officer Woo, Woli-Agba, Odunlade Adekola, Denrele Edun, Muyiwa Ademola, Ini Edo, Juliana Olayode aka Toyo Baby, Deyemi Okanlawon, Ruth Kadiri, among others. The star-studded premiere themed ‘Costume Party Extravaganza’ lived up to expectations as Funke Akindele led with her fairy princess appearance.

‘A Tribe Called Judah’ is directed by Adeoluwa Owu aka Captain Degzy and explores the story of a family of boys who decide to rob a small mall with the help of their mother. However, on getting there, they are faced with armed robbers.

The film features Funke Akindele, Boma Akpore, Ebele Okaro-Onyiuke, Etinosa Idemudia, Fathia Balogun, Jide Kene Achufusi, Nse Ikpe Etim, Olayode Juliana, Olumide Oworu, Paschaline Alex, Timini Egbuson, Tobi Makinde, Uzor Arukwe, Yvonne Jegede, and Genovevah Umeh, among others.

Speaking about the movie, Akindele said: “The story is so dear to my heart. It has a part of my late mum in it, and it represents the struggles faced by many single parents and mothers in society. There’s often a stigmatisation surrounding women who have children out of wedlock. They get labelled with unprintable names with the assumption that their children will amount to nothing. The film also sheds some focus on rebellious children. When they start out being rebellious, their families tend to give up on them. However, it is important to look for something special in your child; help them nurture their talents, and they will become great with it.”

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