Funke Akindele N668 Million Richer As Battle On Buka Street Movie Tops The Box Office

Funke Akindele Celebrates Blockbuster Success of ‘Battle on Buka Street’ Grossing Over N668 Million

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, is overjoyed as her co-directed movie, ‘Battle on Buka Street‘, in collaboration with Tobi Makinde, achieves an astounding box office gross of over N668 million. The comedy-drama film, which premiered on December 16, 2022, has not only captivated audiences but has also shattered numerous records both domestically and internationally.

‘Battle on Buka Street’ has emerged as the highest-grossing movie of the previous year, captivating audiences across theaters nationwide. Produced jointly by Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network (FAAN) and FilmOne Entertainment, the film tells the tale of two women who, despite a lifetime of rivalry, establish competing food businesses on the same street, leading to renewed conflict.

In their quest to claim the prestigious title of “King of Buka Street,” awarded to the most outstanding local food vendor in the area, these two women engage in a fierce food challenge, creating an entertaining and engaging storyline for audiences.

A verified Twitter account, @the49thstreet, reported the extraordinary box office performance of ‘Battle on Buka Street’, announcing a staggering gross of N668,423,056. Funke Akindele expressed her elation by reposting the news on her Instagram page, conveying her profound happiness and gratitude to God for the film’s tremendous success.

The talented 45-year-old creator of the renowned ‘Jenifa Diary’ series also shared that ‘Battle on Buka Street’ will be available for streaming on Prime Video starting June 16, 2023, further expanding the film’s reach and accessibility to a global audience.

In her Instagram post, she wrote: “GOD DID!!!! #battleonbukastreet will be on prime video on the 16th of June!!”.