Funke Akindele ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ becomes highest-grossing 2024 movie, hits N500m in just 12 days

• Nollywood producer Funke Akindele ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ becomes the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2024, earning N500 million in just 12 days.
• Funke Akindele thanks her supporters and attributes the success to their love and God’s blessings. 

Popular Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has reached another milestone with her latest movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, which has officially become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2024.

The movie has raked in an impressive N500 million within just 12 days of its release.

Taking to her Instagram page, Funke expressed her heartfelt gratitude to fans and supporters, as well as her faith in God, for the overwhelming success.

“Thank you, Lord!! Thank you, everyone!! I couldn’t have done this without your love and support!! God bless you all!!!” she wrote.

This accomplishment comes shortly after the UK premiere of the film at Odeon Cinemas, where tickets sold out within minutes.

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In other news, Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has achieved a significant milestone ahead of the UK premiere of her latest blockbuster, Everybody Loves Jenifa.

The film, set to debut on December 20, 2024, has achieved an unprecedented feat by selling out two screens, making it the first Nigerian movie to do so in the UK.

Akindele shared the remarkable news on her Instagram page on Sunday, December 15, expressing deep appreciation to her fans, whom she affectionately refers to as “Jenifans

In her celebratory post, she wrote:

“Jenifans!!!!!!! You’ve outdone yourselves again. History made as the second screen for Everybody Loves Jenifa December 20th UK premiere is SOLD OUT.“

The film’s success has been hailed as a landmark achievement for Nigerian cinema, reflecting the growing international appeal of Nollywood productions.

Nile Media Entertainment, the international distributor of the film, also highlighted the achievement on social media, describing it as a historic moment.

“History made. Everybody Loves Jenifa becomes the first Nigerian film to sell out 2 screens before premiere. Jenifans, you’ve shattered records back-to-back ahead of the December 20th UK premiere. Thank you all for your unwavering support and love,” the distributor wrote.

In response to the overwhelming demand, Nile Media Entertainment announced plans to…