''A Tribe Called Judah'' is a 2023
Nigerian film
The cinema of Nigeria, often referred to informally as Nollywood, consists of films produced in Nigeria; its history dates back to as early as the late 19th century and into the colonial era in the early 20th century. The history and develo ...
produced by
Funke Akindele
Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele-Bello (born 24 August 1977) popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerian film actress, politician and producer.Funsho AkinwaleFunke Akindele gives first glimpse of her twins ''The Guardian'' Akindele sta ...
and starring
Funke Akindele
Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele-Bello (born 24 August 1977) popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerian film actress, politician and producer.Funsho AkinwaleFunke Akindele gives first glimpse of her twins ''The Guardian'' Akindele sta ...
,
Timini Egbuson
Timini Egbuson is a Nigerian actor.
Biography
Timini was born in Bayelsa state and is the younger brother of actress Dakore Akande. He got his primary school education from Greenspring Montessori, The Afro School and St Catherine's. He attende ...
,
Jide Kene Achufusi,
Uzee Usman
Dr Uzee Usman Adeyemi (born 11 November 1986), is a Nigerian actor and film producer known for his film ''Voiceless'', ''Mustapha'' and ''Oga Abuja''. His ability for fusing Nollywood and Kannywood won him several awards and reco ...
,
Tobi Makinde ToBI (; an abbreviation of tones and break indices) is a set of conventions for transcribing and annotating the prosody of speech. The term "ToBI" is sometimes used to refer to the conventions used for describing American English specifically, whic ...
Olumide Oworu
Olumide Oworu (born December 11, 1994) is a Nigerian actor, model and rapper.
Career
Oworu attended King's College, Lagos , and the University of Lagos. He graduated from Babcock University in June 2017.
Oworu commenced his acting career at the ...
,
Genoveva Umeh,
Nse Ikpe Etim
Nse Ikpe-Etim (born 21 October 1974) is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in 2008 for her role in ''Reloaded''. She was nominated for ''Best Actress in a Leading Role'' at the 5th and 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in ...
,
Juliana Olayode
Juliana Oluwatobiloba Olayode , also known as Toyo Baby, a sobriquet she got from starring as Toyosi in the series ''Jenifa's Diary''; is a Nigerian actress and sexual purity activist. She is also known for being a public critic of sex before m ...
,
Uzor Arukwe
Uzor Arukwe (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor from Abia State known for his role as Inspector Sam in a 2017 movie titled ''Sergeant Tutu''.
Career
Arukwe made his Nollywood debut in 2014 in the movie ''Unspoken Truth'' but however gaine ...
,
Fathia Balogun
Faithia Williams Balogun (born 5 February 1969) is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer and director.
Early life
Faithia Williams who is of Delta state descent, was born in Ikeja on 5 February 1969. She was born into a polygamous family of ...
,
Yvonne Jegede
Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress, film producer, model, and television personality; notable for producing ''3 is Company''. She rose to prominence after she made a cameo appearance in the music video ''African Queen'' by 2Face Idibia alongside ...
and many others. The film was released to cinemas nationwide on December 15, 2023. Akindele has said the film is dedicated to her late mother and draws partially from her mother's life.
Synopsis
''A Tribe Called Judah'' tells the story of a single mother, Jedidah Judah (played by
Funke Akindele
Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele-Bello (born 24 August 1977) popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerian film actress, politician and producer.Funsho AkinwaleFunke Akindele gives first glimpse of her twins ''The Guardian'' Akindele sta ...
), who has five sons from five different fathers from five different tribes. The first two sons are responsible and try their best to work and support their mother. Meanwhile, the last three are less helpful: Pere (played by
Timini Egbuson
Timini Egbuson is a Nigerian actor.
Biography
Timini was born in Bayelsa state and is the younger brother of actress Dakore Akande. He got his primary school education from Greenspring Montessori, The Afro School and St Catherine's. He attende ...
) is a chronic
pickpocket, Shina (played by
Tobi Makinde ToBI (; an abbreviation of tones and break indices) is a set of conventions for transcribing and annotating the prosody of speech. The term "ToBI" is sometimes used to refer to the conventions used for describing American English specifically, whic ...
) is a hoodlum and tout in the community; and the last, Ejiro (played by
Olumide Oworu
Olumide Oworu (born December 11, 1994) is a Nigerian actor, model and rapper.
Career
Oworu attended King's College, Lagos , and the University of Lagos. He graduated from Babcock University in June 2017.
Oworu commenced his acting career at the ...
), is naughty and only cares about his girlfriend, Testimony (played by
Genoveva Umeh). Despite their bad behavior, Jedidah continues to support them and get them out of trouble.
Things take a turn for the worse when Jedidah develops a chronic kidney disease, needing ₦18 million to fund her operation and ₦400,000 weekly for her dialysis. The first son, Emeka, loses his job, and the five sons see no other option than to rob Emeka's ex-boss, who is rumored to be a money launderer, to get the money to save their mother's life. However, their plans take a dramatic turn when they encounter armed robbers at the scene.
Selected cast
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Funke Akindele
Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele-Bello (born 24 August 1977) popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerian film actress, politician and producer.Funsho AkinwaleFunke Akindele gives first glimpse of her twins ''The Guardian'' Akindele sta ...
as Jedidah Judah
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Jide Kene Achufusi as Emeka Judah
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Uzee Usman
Dr Uzee Usman Adeyemi (born 11 November 1986), is a Nigerian actor and film producer known for his film ''Voiceless'', ''Mustapha'' and ''Oga Abuja''. His ability for fusing Nollywood and Kannywood won him several awards and reco ...
as Adamu Judah
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Timini Egbuson
Timini Egbuson is a Nigerian actor.
Biography
Timini was born in Bayelsa state and is the younger brother of actress Dakore Akande. He got his primary school education from Greenspring Montessori, The Afro School and St Catherine's. He attende ...
as Pere Judah
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Tobi Makinde ToBI (; an abbreviation of tones and break indices) is a set of conventions for transcribing and annotating the prosody of speech. The term "ToBI" is sometimes used to refer to the conventions used for describing American English specifically, whic ...
as Shina Judah
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Olumide Oworu
Olumide Oworu (born December 11, 1994) is a Nigerian actor, model and rapper.
Career
Oworu attended King's College, Lagos , and the University of Lagos. He graduated from Babcock University in June 2017.
Oworu commenced his acting career at the ...
as Ejiro Judah
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Genoveva Umeh as Testimony
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Ebele Okaro as Grandma
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Uzor Arukwe
Uzor Arukwe (born August 6, 1983) is a Nigerian actor from Abia State known for his role as Inspector Sam in a 2017 movie titled ''Sergeant Tutu''.
Career
Arukwe made his Nollywood debut in 2014 in the movie ''Unspoken Truth'' but however gaine ...
as Chairman Chigozie Onouha
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Nse Ikpe Etim
Nse Ikpe-Etim (born 21 October 1974) is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in 2008 for her role in ''Reloaded''. She was nominated for ''Best Actress in a Leading Role'' at the 5th and 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in ...
as Collette
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Juliana Olayode
Juliana Oluwatobiloba Olayode , also known as Toyo Baby, a sobriquet she got from starring as Toyosi in the series ''Jenifa's Diary''; is a Nigerian actress and sexual purity activist. She is also known for being a public critic of sex before m ...
as Hilda
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Fathia Balogun
Faithia Williams Balogun (born 5 February 1969) is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer and director.
Early life
Faithia Williams who is of Delta state descent, was born in Ikeja on 5 February 1969. She was born into a polygamous family of ...
as Mama Caro
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Paschaline Alex Okoli
Paschaline Alex Okoli is a Nigerian actress who played Cordelia in the sitcom Jenifa's Diary.
Personal life
Paschaline is a native of Anambra State, a South-Eastern region in Nigeria. She completed her basic and high school education in Anamb ...
as Mummy Michael
* Sinmi Hassan as Daddy Michael
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Yvonne Jegede
Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress, film producer, model, and television personality; notable for producing ''3 is Company''. She rose to prominence after she made a cameo appearance in the music video ''African Queen'' by 2Face Idibia alongside ...
as Modupe
* Boma Akpore as Deji
* Ibrahim Yekini as Itele
* Etinosa Idemudia
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Nosa Rex
Nosa Rex Okunzuwa, known by his stage name Nosa Rex and also as Baba Rex, is a Nigerian film and TV actor and film producer.
Early life and education
Nosa Rex Okunzuwa was born in Benin City, Edo State, and earned a bachelor's degree in Mechani ...
as Jerry
* Gregory Ojefua as Pluto
Production and release
Following the release of ''A Tribe Called Judah'' to cinemas on December 15, 2023, the film became the first
Nollywood
Nollywood is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term dates back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in ''The New York Times''. Due to the history of evolving meanings and contexts, there ...
film to gross over ₦113 million in its opening weekend. The film became the first Nollywood movie to hit 1 billion naira at the box office.
References
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2023 films
English-language Nigerian films
2020s English-language films