“Costume party” – See how celebrities stormed Funke Akindele’s Tribe of Judah movie premiering

Star-turned-director Funke Akindele welcomed several well-known figures to the premiere of her recent movie premiering, A Tribe Called Judah.

The star-studded launch, themed “Costume Party Extravaganza,” took place on Sunday at the Imax Cinema in Lagos.

Among the many celebs that stole the show during the occasion were Funke Akindele and film diva Nse Ikpe-Etim.

Funke arrived at the event dressed as a fairy princess, while Nse wore a clown costume.

"Costume party" - See how celebrities stormed Funke Akindele's Tribe of Judah movie premiering
Funke Akindele, Nollywood actress and director. source: Instagram

With all eyes on her at the event, the Omo Ghetto actress didn’t take any chances when it came to stealing the show. Funke matched the outfit with a lengthy veil, a silver crown, and a stunning gold gown.

The mother of two shared a video of herself via Instagram rocking the gorgeous look with elegance and poise. While captioning the video, Funke expressed gratitude to her stylist, the designer of the dress and the person who did her make-up. She wrote:

“All glory be to GOD!!!
#atribecalledjudah premiere!! I’m so ready.
Thank you @veekee_james @zackstyling_luxury @peaceiba din_mua @adefunkeee You like?”

On her part, Nse Ikpe-Etim donned a clown costume and pulled off an appearance never seen before. The actress had a clownish face painted in red, blue, and white, and matched her jacket and trousers.

Nse Ikpe-Etim. Nollywood actress. source: Instagram

other actors in the movie A video of Jidekene Achufusi, also known as Swanky JKA, traveling to the movie premiere with Funke, Nse, Uzee Usman, Uzor Aruwe, and Timini Egbuson was posted.

Timini dressed as the well-known Super Mario character, Uzee appeared as an Emir, and Swanky dressed as Hollywood star Johnny Depp’s pirate Jack Sparrow.

Others who attended are Ini Dima-Okojie, Sharon Ooja, Shaffy Bello, Ruth Kadiri, Yvonne Jegede, Uti Nwachukuwu, Seyi Awolowo, Boma Akpore, Tania Omotayo, Nosa Rex and Hild Dokubo who was dressed at as priestess.

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