Funke Akindele’s ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ sets box office record with ₦511m in 12 days

Nollywood icon Funke Akindele has expressed her gratitude to fans and supporters after her latest movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa (ELJ), set a groundbreaking milestone in the Nigerian film industry.  

The comedy has officially become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2024, raking in an astounding ₦511 million within just 12 days of release.

This remarkable feat also makes it the fastest Nollywood movie to surpass the ₦500 million mark.

Premiering on December 13, 2024, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ has captivated audiences nationwide, shattering records across Nigerian cinemas.

Sharing the news on Instagram, FilmOne Entertainment, the movie’s distributor, stated:

“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.”

This achievement solidifies Funke Akindele’s reputation as a box office powerhouse and a key figure in Nollywood’s success. Fans and industry stakeholders continue to celebrate this historic milestone.

Celebrating the success, Funke Akindele wrote, “Thank you, Lord!! Thank you everyone!!! I couldn’t have done this without your love and support!!!! God bless you all!!”

In its first week, the movie sold over 71,700 tickets, earning ₦72 million in its opening weekend alone.

Funke Akindele is known for her success at the box office. Her previous movie, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, is still the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time, making over ₦1.5 billion.

In Everybody Loves Jenifa, she returns as the popular character Jenifa, delivering humour, drama, and suspense that audiences love.