A LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF FUNKE AKINDELE'S A TRIBE CALLED JUDAH

This study attempts a linguistic analysis of Funke Akindele's movie, A Tribe Called Judah. The paper focuses on the syntactic and lexico-semantic features of the language use by characters in the movie. A careful examination of the conversion among the interactants, reveals how Akindele leverages language to create distinct character profiles, explores themes, and evoke emotions through a survey of sentence types, word order and meanings. Anchored on video footage rather than written text, the study attempts detailed descriptions of the scenes to provide in-depth analysis and understanding of Akindele's language style and techniques, and their impact on character development, thematic concerns, intersection of language, and theatrical performance. The description of data in the movie adopts Hallidayan model. The model enables us to adapt the conversation to suit the realities of our social environment through the prominent linguistic features. Generally, the study exposes how language use in Nollywood movies shapes audience perceptions, challenges cultural norms, and reflects the complexities of Nigerian identity. Therefore, Akindele’s creative potentials, and his resourceful language- blending emphasizes unity in diverse cultures.