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“Only she can beat herself in this game” – Film director Tunde Olaoye hails Funke Akindele

Funke Akindele's "A Tribe of Judah" premiere draws praises from film director Tunde Olaoye

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December 12, 2023
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Funke Akindele's "A Tribe of Judah" premiere draws praises from film director Tunde Olaoye
  • Nollywood actress and director Funke Akindele recently debuted her latest film, “A Tribe of Judah,” at a star-studded cinema event.
  • The premiere drew attention with the presence of A-list celebrities including Funke Akindele, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Ini Dima-Okojie, Sharon Ooja, and others.
  • Film Director Tunde Olaoye took to Twitter to commend Akindele’s directorial skills, stating, “A Tribe Called Judah has every element you want in a movie with a money-back guarantee.”

Film Director, Tunde Olaoye, took to Twitter to laud Nollywood actress and director, Funke Akindele, following the grand premiere of her latest film, “A Tribe of Judah.”

The star-studded event, which took place at cinemas, witnessed the presence of several A-list celebrities who came out to support the accomplished actress.

Among the notable attendees were Funke Akindele herself and film diva Nse Ikpe-Etim.

Renowned Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele.

The occasion was further graced by the presence of Ini Dima-Okojie, Sharon Ooja, Shaffy Bello, Ruth Kadiri, Yvonne Jegede, Uti Nwachukuwu, Seyi Awolowo, Boma Akpore, Tania Omotayo, Nosa Rex, and Hild Dokubo, who adorned herself as a priestess.

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Tunde Olaoye, clearly impressed by the movie, took to Twitter to express his admiration for Funke Akindele’s directorial skills.

He wrote;

“Only @funkeakindele can beat Funke Akindele in this game, A Tribe Called Judah has every element you want in a movie with a money-back guarantee. I have not recovered from that masterpiece from a Nollywood Maestro.”

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In other news, Actress cum filmmaker, Funke Akindele has explained how she became successful despite being from a broken home.

The mother of two disclosed this in a video shared via Instagram on Saturday while speaking on the inspiration behind her latest film, A Tribe Called Judah.

Funke Akindele said she became successful because her late mum raised her well despite coming from a broken home. 

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