Despite not winning in any categories at the African Magic Viewers Choice Awarda, Funke Akindele is trending on the internet. Although the film shattered Nollywood records, and set a new one, Funke Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah lost all major nominations at the AMVCAs.
The most notable one, it lost was the “Best Movie Category” to Breath Of Life by Wale Ojo. Funke Akindele also lost the best lead actress role to Kehinde Bankole (Adire).
In the makeup category, Campbell Precious (Mami Wata), stole the show ahead of Feyisayo Oyebisi (A Tribe Called Judah). This translates to Akindele losing all the major nominations the film had registered for, despite its successes in the box office.
A Tribe Called Judah was expected to be the film to beat at the AMVCA, considering the records it created by grossing over the one billion mark at the box office. This is the first time a Nigerian film would do so.
Did Funke know she won’t win?
A few hours before the event, Funke shared on X how being an underdog had pushed her to the top. She also talked about the various challenges she had passed through to become successful.
“Being an underdog doesn’t define me, it fuels me. Despite all the challenges I face, I keep pushing boundaries in Nigerian cinema. My success isn’t measured by accolades but by the stories I tell and the lives I impact. Here’s to never give up on your dreams, no matter the odds.”
Funke Akindele is often hard to beat in any category she has been nominated for, and her previous successes are a testament to this.
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What are fans saying?
Many netizens are reacting to the news. While many felt she was cheated, others felt it was the best decision.
A Tribe called Judah gave Nigerians what they have always known and enjoyed. However, Breath Of Life was entirely different. This is an argument that could last until the next AMVCA.
Take a look at some of the things fans are saying:
Why is the world so wicked 😂😂
( Funke Akindele Bobrisky #AMVCA10 Sam Larry Femi Adebayo )pic.twitter.com/9Jd2PKQyoz
— WHATSAPPBLOG9JA (@whatsappblog9ja) May 12, 2024
Whatsoever categories Breath of Life won last night is perfectly deserved. Funke Akindele is undoubtedly a genius. But a reign can't last forever. There are several super talents out there putting their best in works. I feel it's high time for them to shine too.#AMVCA10 #AMVCA pic.twitter.com/CBiFGdy9kM
— IFEOLUWA (@IsaacIsPsychic) May 12, 2024
I told a friend today that Funke Akindele's "A Tribe of Judah" may have grossed the highest earnings of a movie in Nigeria, "Breath of Life" was a better movie by a mile.
Breath of life was shoulders ahead of any movie in Nigeria in 2023.
I was so glad I watched it. pic.twitter.com/L2FXOe2x1y— Adesola Odetoyan (@Adesolaodetoyan) May 11, 2024
I don’t want to hear anything like Funke Akindele was robbed oo, when she bagged all the awards with “Omo ghetto the saga” nobody remembered Robbery oo, so please let Breath of life BREATHE!!!!! pic.twitter.com/kpztCimwI9
— Star Girl🦅ᴹᴹ (@lil_maamiii) May 11, 2024
Funke Akindele is one woman army,
She has done a lot for her career
Award or not she is the best in her category. I'm glad everyone recognized her hard work and gave her the flowers she deserves.❤️Congratulations to all those that won tonight. pic.twitter.com/E4MvF0J6nd
— haBIBIna (@Iam_bibi0) May 11, 2024
A tribe called Judah by Funke Akindele gave us what we have always known in a different way but Breath of life's storyline was awesome.. it's a well deserved win for Breath of life and that doesn't mean that Funke Akindele isn't a winner.. she is now and always #AMVCA10 pic.twitter.com/xujmwAPYEk
— Tiana (@tianaadebayo) May 11, 2024
A Tribe called Judah is my own movie of the year
Keep your head high Funke Akindele❤️👏 pic.twitter.com/RizX6n7C5V
— 𝔸b𝕒𝕫𝕫 (@abazwhyllzz) May 11, 2024
