‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ by Funke Akindele brings in ₦511 million at the box office in just 12 days.
Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa has made ₦511 million in just 12 days, continuing the trend of record busting.
This blockbuster comedy has earned an incredible ₦511 million at the movie office, making it the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2024 and the fastest to reach the ₦500 million milestone, according to an official declaration made by the film distributor, FilmOne.
“History Made! Everybody Loves Jenifa smashes records with ₦511M at the box office, becoming 2024’s highest-grossing Nollywood title and the fastest to hit ₦500M in just 12 days! Don’t stop! Let’s smash the record books. Watch Everybody Loves Jenifa in cinemas near you,” the post said.
The largest Nollywood opening weekend ever was set last week when Everybody Loves Jenifa made an incredible ₦206 million over its first weekend of release.
In case that wasn’t enough, it made ₦87.8 million on its first day, which is the greatest amount of money ever made in a single day in Nollywood history. Isn’t it iconic?
The hilarious, endearing, and completely crazy Jenifa spirit that we have adored for years was delivered by Funke Akindele, who gave it her all.
This time, viewers were laughing, crying, and applauding in theaters as Jenifa embarked on a crazy voyage of self-discovery, celebrity, and mishaps.
Not to be overlooked is Funke’s own marketing prowess. Through unexpected movie appearances and viral social media campaigns, she made sure Everybody Loves Jenifa was more than simply a film—it was an experience.
The film, which stars Falz, Omotunde “Lolo” Adebowale-David, Olayode Juliana, Chimezie Imo, Layi Wasabi, Bisola Aiyeola, Jackie Appiah, and Omowunmi Dada, combines comedy, drama, and some surprising turns.
