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The Box Office Queen is back! Funke Akindele’s latest film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, is making waves both at home and abroad, grossing an impressive ₦783 million in Nigeria alone.
On Boxing Day, the movie shattered records, raking in over ₦107 million in a single day!
Akindele, overwhelmed with gratitude, took to her X handle to celebrate the milestone: “This is huge!!!!! God did!!! Big thanks to our amazing fans and supporters!!
“#eljthemovie is still showing nationwide and internationally: UK, US, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and more!
“Let’s beat the record of my previous highest-grossing film, A Tribe Called Judah! I need your support to do so. Go watch #EverybodyLovesJenifa and let’s make history together!”
Watch Jenifa speak below:
The film, which premiered in Nigeria on December 13 and debuted globally in 30 countries on December 20, also earned $100,000 (₦77 million) in its opening weekend overseas. This makes it the Nollywood film with the biggest opening weekend outside Africa.
A Record-Breaking Franchise
The Jenifa franchise, beloved since 2008, continues to dominate, with Everybody Loves Jenifa becoming the fastest Nollywood film to gross ₦500 million domestically. Featuring a stellar cast including Layi Wasabi, Nancy Isime, and Jackie Appiah, the movie’s appeal spans across generations and continents.
Fans have responded with excitement and admiration, celebrating the latest achievement in Funke Akindele's illustrious career. Many hailed her as a trailblazer in Nollywood, applauding her ability to continually set new standards for the industry.
On Boxing Day, the movie shattered records, raking in over ₦107 million in a single day!
Akindele, overwhelmed with gratitude, took to her X handle to celebrate the milestone: “This is huge!!!!! God did!!! Big thanks to our amazing fans and supporters!!
“#eljthemovie is still showing nationwide and internationally: UK, US, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and more!
“Let’s beat the record of my previous highest-grossing film, A Tribe Called Judah! I need your support to do so. Go watch #EverybodyLovesJenifa and let’s make history together!”
Watch Jenifa speak below:
This is huge!!!!! God did!!!
— Funke Akindele (@funkeakindele) December 27, 2024
Big thanks to our amazing fans and supporters!! #eljthemovie is still showing nationwide and internationally:
It is showing in the UK, US, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and more!
Let’s beat the record of my previous highest grossing film, A… pic.twitter.com/LwX3TGry7U
The film, which premiered in Nigeria on December 13 and debuted globally in 30 countries on December 20, also earned $100,000 (₦77 million) in its opening weekend overseas. This makes it the Nollywood film with the biggest opening weekend outside Africa.
A Record-Breaking Franchise
The Jenifa franchise, beloved since 2008, continues to dominate, with Everybody Loves Jenifa becoming the fastest Nollywood film to gross ₦500 million domestically. Featuring a stellar cast including Layi Wasabi, Nancy Isime, and Jackie Appiah, the movie’s appeal spans across generations and continents.
Fans have responded with excitement and admiration, celebrating the latest achievement in Funke Akindele's illustrious career. Many hailed her as a trailblazer in Nollywood, applauding her ability to continually set new standards for the industry.
The impressive ₦107 million opening day revenue was widely praised as a testament to her influence, with fans emphasizing the enduring impact of the Jenifa franchise and calling her deserving of every accolade she receives.
Akindele has also issued a stern warning against piracy, vowing legal action against anyone caught distributing the film illegally.
Akindele has also issued a stern warning against piracy, vowing legal action against anyone caught distributing the film illegally.
With Everybody Loves Jenifa still showing in cinemas worldwide, fans are rallying to help Akindele surpass her previous record. The Queen of Nollywood is not just breaking records—she’s rewriting history!
See the progress of the movie so far:
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#FunkeAkindele
#EverybodyLovesJenifa
#BoxOffice
See the progress of the movie so far:
Everybody Loves Jenifa keeps climbing up the board!! 🔥🎬
— The Scoove Africa (@thescooveafrica) December 27, 2024
1] A Tribe Called Judah : ₦1.4B
2] Everybody Loves Jenifa : ₦783M 🆕️
3] Battle on Buka Street : ₦668M
4] Omo Ghetto: The Saga : ₦636M
5] The Wedding Party : ₦452M
How much do you think it will make in total? 👀💰… pic.twitter.com/zRYWn9LE9B
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#FunkeAkindele
#EverybodyLovesJenifa
#BoxOffice
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