Two years after the release of her last blockbuster, Funke Akindele has premiered her new feature film, ‘Battle on Buka Street.’
The new film premiered amidst fanfare at the Landmark event centre on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Speaking about the new movie, Akindele said, “I‘m telling a story about celebrating our culture and food. I’m excited about the movie. All I want to preach on “Buka Street” is to celebrate our culture, food, and also celebrate oneness, and unity in the family, state, and country. The cultural essence is ensuring that we bring everybody together, there is no segregation, no discrimination, and no tribalism. Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa coming together. Just preaching unity in Nigeria. The fans should look for ways to entertain them while also celebrating our culture, food, and unity.”
On the story, Akindele acknowledged that a newbie in Nollywood owned the original story and she decided to support him by collaborating to make the film. “A young guy named Jack owns the original story, he is a newbie in the entertainment industry, and the talents we showcased on “Battle on Buka Street” are young fresh talents. Nollywood should get ready for the new faces. Working with young people has touched my life, so, anytime I hear they have something new to work on, I quickly jump on it and support them.”
The event, which was attended by several film stars, also had a special music performance by Fuji music star, Sule Alao Malaika.
In attendance were Tobi Makinde, Sola Sobowale, Iyabo Ojo, Priscilla Ojo, Warri Pikin, Venita Akpofure, Moet Abebe, Genoveva Umeh, Wunmi Toriola, Toke Makinwa, Bolanle Ninalowo, Toyin Lawani, Mr. Macaroni, Kunle Afolayan, Reekado Banks, Nkechi Blessing, Peter Okoye, Uti Nwachukwu, Femi Adebayo, Funso Adeolu, Akah Nani and a host of others.
Co-directed by Funke Akindele and Tobi Makinde, ‘Battle on Buka Street,’ features Funke Akindele, Sola Sobowale, Mercy Johnson, Femi Jacobs, Tina Mba, Kelvin Ikeduba, and Nkem Owoh and is scheduled for cinema release on Friday, December 16.
‘Battle on Buka Street,’ a highly anticipated comedy-drama tells the story of two sisters from a polygamous family who, after a lifetime of rivalry, find themselves at loggerheads when they set up food businesses on the same street.
