Funke Akindele’s latest movie, “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” has shattered box office records in Nigeria, grossing ₦45.2 million on its opening day. According to Box Office Nigeria and Filmhouse Cinema Distribution, the movie had the biggest opening day for a Nollywood film, with over 9,400 admissions.
This achievement surpasses Akindele’s previous record set by her 2023 movie, “A Tribe Called Judah,” which grossed over ₦1 billion.The success of “Everybody Loves Jenifa” is a testament to Akindele’s enduring popularity and her ability to produce content that resonates with Nigerian audiences.
The movie is expected to reach ₦5 billion at the box office, and its opening day success is a promising start. With “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” Akindele has once again demonstrated her prowess as a filmmaker and cemented her position as the queen of the Nigerian box office.
