Actress Funke Akindele surprises fans with first on-screen kiss in ‘everybody loves Jenifa’

Renowned Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has stirred conversations with her first on-screen kiss in the upcoming movie ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’. 

The film was unveiled during an exclusive premiere at Imax Cinema in Lekki, Lagos State, on Sunday, and is set to hit cinemas nationwide on December 13, 2024.

Attendees at the premiere expressed surprise at witnessing Akindele’s romantic kiss with a co-star, marking a first in her acting career. The moment has left fans eagerly anticipating the movie’s release.

A Nollywood actor who spoke on the condition of anonymity said, “I must confess, I was surprised to see Funke having such a kiss. At first, I doubted she would kiss the actor. I even bet with a friend sitting next to me at the cinema that she would never kiss. Despite seeing the closeness between her and the actor, I was still doubtful. But in the next scene, it happened, she kissed the actor. And I was really surprised. That is literally my first time seeing her do such on screen. But regardless, the movie is an interesting one. You’ll definitely laugh away your sorrows. I encourage everyone to watch it once it’s out on December 13th, 2024.”

Continuing, another prominent Nollywood actor, who was also part of the selected audience for the movie premiere, disclosed that Funke Akindele isn’t called the queen of Nollywood for nothing. He said, “When Funke Akindele announced her latest film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa”, we knew it was bound to be another blockbuster. After all, Funke isn’t hailed as the queen of Nollywood hits for nothing.

“Her previous movie, A Tribe Called Judah, smashed records by raking in a jaw-dropping 1 billion Naira at the Nigerian box office within just three weeks—a feat no other Nollywood film has achieved so quickly.

“How she was able to combine comedy with a fight against domestic violence is something I’m still finding hard to comprehend. It only shows her brilliance in movie production. But I must say, I was surprised to watch her kiss on screen.”

Many top Nollywood stars, as well as prominent figures from the Nigerian entertainment industry, graced the premiere, with many donning native attire that showcased Nigeria’s rich culture.

The film features a star-studded cast, including Omowunmi Dada, Nancy Isime, Falz, Stan Nze, and Jackie Appiah.