Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has once again made history, as her 2024 movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, has officially become the highest-grossing film of all time in West Africa. The film has surpassed an impressive ₦1.8 billion in earnings, cementing Akindele’s dominance at the box office.
Earlier, Everybody Loves Jenifa set a record as the fastest Nollywood film to reach ₦1 billion, achieving the milestone in just 19 days. The latest achievement further solidifies Akindele’s reputation as a powerhouse in the Nigerian film industry.
Announcing the news on her verified Instagram account, the actress and filmmaker expressed immense gratitude to God, her fans, and her dedicated supporters. She shared a celebratory flyer with an excited caption filled with dancing emojis, writing:
"THANK YOU ALL!!!!!"
She also accompanied the post with hashtags, including #EverybodyLovesJenifa and #HighestGrossingNollywoodMovieOfAllTime.
Everybody Loves Jenifa, the latest installment in the beloved Jenifa franchise, continues to follow the hilarious and relatable journey of the character Jenifa, played by Funke Akindele. The movie boasts an impressive cast, featuring top stars such as Falz, Nancy Isime, Stan Nze, and Layi.
This is not the first time Akindele has achieved a billion-naira milestone at the box office. Her 2023 blockbuster, A Tribe Called Judah, also grossed over ₦1 billion, further proving her exceptional ability to create record-breaking films.
Following the announcement, fans and colleagues flooded her comment section with congratulatory messages.
Fellow actress Wumi Toriola wrote:
"Sunmo 2 b yepa, idan 🔥🔥"
Omoni Oboli also celebrated her achievement, commenting:
"Congratulations, superwoman! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🎉🎉🎉🔥🔥🔥 Truly well-deserved 📌"
With this historic feat, Funke Akindele continues to set new standards in Nollywood, reinforcing her position as one of the most influential filmmakers in the industry.
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