Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has announced the launch of her film production house.
She announced her official launch of the Funke Akindele Network in an Instagram post, indicating further that the business would oversee all aspects of film productions, characterizing it as a 360-degree media house.
To quote her, “I’m excited to formally present The Funke Akindele Network (FAAN), my newest passion and the formidable… FAAN offers PR solutions for movies and embodies a 360-degree approach to filmmaking and production.”
Akindele also disclosed that the FAAN production company is behind the upcoming film A Tribe Called Judah and the Battle on Buka Street of 2022.
Akindele’s comedy-drama Battle on Buka Street, which debuted on Prime Video earlier this year, went on to become the highest-grossing Nollywood film ever in 2022 with ₦640 million.
She will now perform a holiday drama titled A Tribe Called Judah, which has been dubbed “A December To Remember”.
Although the storyline hasn’t been revealed, the all-star cast includes Jide Kene Achufusi, Timini Egbuson, Uzee Usman, Tobi Makinde, Olumide Oworu, 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.
On December 15, 2023, the full-length film is anticipated to open in theaters nationwide.
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