Popular Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has achieved another milestone with her latest film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, which has officially become Nollywood’s highest-grossing film of 2024.
In just 12 days since its premiere, the film has made an astounding N500 million.
Funke took to her Instagram page to thank her followers and supporters from the bottom of her heart and to share her faith in God for the tremendous accomplishment.
“Thank you, Lord!! Thank you, everyone!! I couldn’t have done this without your love and support!! God bless you all!!!” she wrote.
This accomplishment comes shortly after the UK premiere of the film at Odeon Cinemas, where tickets sold out within minutes.
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In a similar story, nollywood’s highest-grossing one-day performance record of ₦87.8 million and the largest opening weekend ever recorded of ₦206 million were both broken by Funke Akindele once again.
In an official announcement by the film distributors, the film made a jaw-dropping ₦206 million in its opening weekend. Not only that, but it also raked in an impressive ₦87.8 million on its first day alone, and on its open day, ELJ made ₦45.2 million, earning its place as the biggest opening day for a Nollywood film according to Nigeria’s Box Office.
The post reads:
“A legendary record-breaking moment in the history of Nollywood #EverybodyLovesJenifa has smashed its way to the top with the highest-grossing of all time and strongest opening in 2024. Big cheers to the cast, crew, and you for making history with us.”
With a mix of comedy, drama, and some unexpected twists, the film stars Falz, Omotunde ‘Lolo’ Adebowale-David, Olayode Juliana, Chimezie Imo, Layi Wasabi, Bisola Aiyeola, Jackie Appiah, and Omowunmi Dada.
