Funke Akindele is creating Nollywood history with Everybody Loves Jenifa, her most recent hit film. In its first weekend of release, the picture earned an astounding ₦206 million, breaking the previous record for the highest-grossing Nollywood film premiere. This accomplishment solidifies Akindele’s standing as a major force in the Nigerian film industry.
Fans have responded well to the movie, which is a spinoff of the well-liked Jenifa series, because of its humor, realistic plot, and outstanding acting. Fans rushed to theaters in record numbers to watch their favorite character, Jenifa, in a brand-new, thrilling adventure, so it should come as no surprise.
The success, however, is not limited to Nigeria. With screenings planned in 30 nations on six continents, Everybody Loves Jenifa is expected to have a huge global release. With the help of Nile Media Entertainment, the movie will have its premieres in countries including the UK, Germany, and Canada, showcasing Jenifa’s charisma on a worldwide scale.
This accomplishment shows Nollywood’s increasing ability to create top-notch movies that can compete on a global scale and is not only a victory for Akindele. Using Instagram to thank her fans, Akindele described the support as astounding and promised more ground-breaking ventures in the future.
Everybody Loves Jenifa is poised to redefine success for Nollywood films with this kind of momentum. If you haven’t seen it yet, now is the perfect moment to see why everyone is talking about it.
