According to peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the general election of 2023, Funke Akindele’s most recent film, “A Tribe Called Judah,” depicts the struggles that less fortunate Nigerians face.

In a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday, Obi made this claim.

“A Tribe Called Judah” became the first Nollywood film to gross more than N1 billion at the box office, according to the DAILY POST.

“A Tribe Called Judah,” a film by @funkeakindele, has achieved a record breaking earning of N1 billion in just 3 weeks of its release, thus marking a historic moment in our Nigerian movie industry,” Obi said in response to this development.

“I applaud Funke Akindele for accomplishing this, as it is a daring demonstration of her commitment, passion, and hard work in the film industry.

The most recent film explores some of the intricate difficulties that Nigeria’s less fortunate families face in their daily battles for survival. It delivers a humorous and engaging tale in a way that appeals to its audience with skill.