‘A Tribe Called Judah’ is set to make its UK cinematic debut this Christmas
Funke Akindele‘s highly anticipated release is poised to bring even more excitement to the producers and the Nollywood industry as a whole.
In an Instagram post, the co-director Adeoluwa Owu, known as Captain Degzy, shared the news that the feature film is making its way to the United Kingdom for the holiday season.
Following its successful Nigerian cinematic debut on December 15, 2023, “A Tribe Called Judah” is scheduled for distribution across UK cinemas by Independent Film Exhibition Consultancy (IFEC) starting from December 29, 2023.
Notably, the film recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming Nollywood’s first to gross ₦113 million in its opening weekend, accumulating a total of over ₦122.7 million.
According to records from the Cinemas Exhibitors Association of Nigeria, “A Tribe Called Judah” currently holds the title of the highest-grossing movie for 2023, joining other blockbuster hits like “Orisa,” “Merry Men,” “Kesari,” and “Something Like Gold” in shaping the Nigerian box office landscape.
While this success is a positive development for Nollywood, the profit-sharing dynamics between cinema operators and filmmakers in the UK pose challenges.
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British cinemas could potentially claim up to 70% of the ticket sales, making it more demanding for movies to break even and turn a profit in the UK market.
The holiday-themed drama features a stellar cast, including Jide Kene Achufusi as Emeka Judah, Timini Egbuson as Pere Judah, Uzee Usman as Adamu Judah, Tobi Makinde as Shina Judah, and Olumide Oworu as Ejiro Judah.
The plot revolves around the five brothers who must unite to execute a heist to save their mother, played by Funke Akindele herself, in the role of Jedidah Judah.
With Barny Emordu serving as the Director of Photography, the ensemble cast includes Ebelle Okaro, Uzor Arukwe, Nse Ikpe Etim, Genoveva Umeh, Faithia Williams, Nosa Rex, Greg Ojefua, Ibrahim Yekini, Boma Akpore, Paschaline Ijeoma Alex, Etinosa Idemudia, Juliana Olayode, and Yvonne Jegede, promising a compelling cinematic experience for audiences on both sides of the globe.
