Funke Akindele

Ewa Cole vs Funke Akindele Copyright Dispute: Exclusive Details as Court Hearing Begins

In an exclusive interview with Afrocritik, Ewa Cole’s team indicates a willingness to consider an…

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Portraying Familial Bonds in “A Tribe Called Judah”: In Conversation with Box Office Hit Screenwriters, Akinlabi Ishola and Collins Okoh

“A Tribe Called Judah is divine” – Akinlabi Ishola.  “When writing the story, we were…

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“A Tribe Called Judah” Review: Funke Akindele’s Winning Streak is Crafting Engaging Family Dramas

Akindele understands quotidian Nigerian experiences, and creating films that explore these has become a  constant…

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Funke Akindele’s Box Office Hit, “A Tribe Called Judah”, Heads to UK Cinemas

The film’s early success is proof of Funke Akindele’s prowess as a maestro in comedy…

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“She Must Be Obeyed” Review: Could the Funke Akindele-Directed Series be Hinting at a Much-Needed Creative Break for the Filmmaker?

But despite how interesting and commendable the societal issues addressed, the series makes a habit…

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“Battle on Buka Street” Review: Nollywood Returns Home in Funke Akindele’s Polygamy Comedy

With its hilarious dialogue, over-the-top events, and the appropriately melodramatic acting, it’s amazing how Battle…

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Funke Akindele’s “Battle on Buka Street” Grosses over $60,000 in US Cinemas

Battle on Buka Street becomes the first indigenous Nigerian film to be released in the United…