President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Nollywood actress Funke Akindele for her groundbreaking film, ‘A Tribe called Judah,’ which shattered box office records by grossing over N1 billion within just 21 days of its release. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday, President Tinubu commended Akindele for her remarkable contribution to the entertainment industry.
The statement read, “President Bola Tinubu celebrates the ingenuity, creativity, and immense artistic talents of Nigeria’s thriving entertainment industry. President Tinubu congratulates Ms. Funke Akindele on her record-setting film and commends the ace thespian for her contributions to the growth of the industry.”
Acknowledging the significance of the creative industry as a powerful medium for artistic expression and a vital source of soft power and export, President Tinubu emphasized its pivotal role in generating employment opportunities for the nation’s talented youths.
“The creative industry is one of the high-employment sectors, providing jobs for our able and talented youths. It is an industry that is crucial to my administration. I salute Nigerians for their enduring support and patronage of home-grown creative efforts. We will provide the conducive environment for the industry to thrive further,” President Tinubu declared.
