With N1.6 billion, “Everybody Loves Jenifa” is the highest-grossing movie in West Africa.
Funke Akindele’s most recent film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” made an astounding N1.6 billion in just one month after its premiere, making it the highest-grossing film in West Africa ever.
The entertainment company FilmOne Studios shared the most recent accomplishment on Instagram on Monday.
We’re up, Billy Gang! According to the post, “Everybody Loves Jennifer has made over 1.6 billion Naira at the box office.”
“We are so grateful that you showed this movie all of your love!”
Akindele thanked God and her admirers on her Instagram page as she celebrated the accomplishment.
“Na God do am. Thank you so much to all of you. I’m not sure what I’m going to write again,” she said.
Part of the well-known Jenifa franchise, the movie has been engaging viewers since 2008.
Layi Wasabi, Nancy Isime, Jackie Appiah, Falz, Omowunmi Dada, Chimezie Imo, Patience Ozokwor, and Stan Nze are among the ensemble cast members of the film.
Akindele has previously produced films that have made history in the Nigerian film industry.
“A Tribe Called Judah” became the first Nollywood film to reach N1 billion at the Nigerian box office in January 2024.
With N640 million in 2023, “Battle On Buka Street” was also crowned Nollywood’s highest-grossing movie.
