Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has once again made history with her latest film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, which has raked in a staggering ₦1.88 billion at the Nigerian box office. This record-breaking achievement further cements her place as one of Nollywood’s most successful filmmakers.
The movie, which continues the iconic Jenifa franchise, dominated Nigerian cinemas for seven consecutive weekends, making it one of the highest-grossing Nollywood movies ever.
A Record-Breaking Box Office Run
Everybody Loves Jenifa premiered on December 15, 2024, and has consistently drawn massive audiences, surpassing expectations at the box office.
Here’s a breakdown of the movie’s impressive box office journey:
- Pre-release (Dec 6 – 12): ₦16.8M
- Opening Weekend (Dec 13 – 15): ₦190.4M
- Dec 20 – 22: ₦157.5M
- Dec 27 – 29: ₦250M (Crossed ₦1 Billion milestone)
- Jan 17 – 19: ₦53.4M
- Jan 24 – 26: ₦40.7M
- Jan 31 – Feb 2: ₦26.5M
- Feb 7 – 9: ₦13.1M
- Feb 14 – 16: ₦13.2M
- Feb 21 – 23: ₦6.8M
With a ₦1.88 billion gross and still counting, the film has surpassed Funke Akindele’s previous box office hits like Battle on Buka Street and Omo Ghetto: The Saga.
Funke Akindele: Nollywood’s Box Office Queen
Funke Akindele has consistently proven herself as Nollywood’s most bankable filmmaker. Her unique blend of comedy, drama, and relatable storytelling has made her one of the most sought-after filmmakers in Nigeria.
Her previous movies — Omo Ghetto: The Saga (₦636 million) and Battle on Buka Street (₦668 million) — also set box office records. However, Everybody Loves Jenifa has raised the bar even higher.
Akindele’s ability to craft authentic Nigerian stories that resonate with the audience has been a driving force behind her consistent success.
While Everybody Loves Jenifa continues to break records, Funke Akindele is already gearing up for her next project.
Her upcoming film, Finding Me, is set to premiere on Prime Video on March 16, 2025. Fans are already anticipating another blockbuster from the award-winning actress.
With Akindele’s unwavering dedication to storytelling and her loyal fanbase, the future of the Jenifa universe looks brighter than ever.
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