Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa has shattered records, becoming 2024’s highest-grossing Nollywood title by earning ₦511 million in just 12 days.
The movie, which premiered on December 13, 2024, achieved this milestone faster than any other Nollywood film, crossing the N500 million mark within 12 days.
In Everybody Loves Jenifa, Akindele reprises her beloved role as Jenifa, delivering a mix of humour, drama, and suspense that continues to captivate audiences.
The film follows Jenifa as she faces challenges to her popularity, navigates a clash with a new neighbour, Lobster, and tackles unexpected twists during a trip to Ghana involving a drug baron.
Co-directed by Akindele and Tunde Olaoye, with a script penned by Akindele, Akinlabi Ishola, and Collins Okoh, the movie also features stellar performances from Stan Nze and Omowunmi Dada.
The film’s success extends beyond Nigeria, with Nile Media securing its international distribution to 30 countries across six continents.
