The Nigerian movie Everybody Loves Jenifa has achieved a significant milestone at the box office, grossing ₦1 billion in just 19 days. This remarkable achievement highlights the widespread popularity of the film, which is a continuation of the beloved Jenifa series, starring Funke Akindele as the main character.
The movie’s success is a testament to Akindele’s enduring appeal and the film’s strong connection with Nigerian audiences. Everybody Loves Jenifa continues to attract large crowds, with its engaging storyline and relatable characters. The film’s success is seen as a major achievement in the Nigerian film industry, further solidifying the country’s growing influence in the global movie scene.
Everybody Loves Jenifa has made history by becoming the fastest Nollywood film to hit the ₦1 billion box office milestone, achieving the feat in just 19 days. The film has also dominated the December box office, contributing to approximately 40% of the total revenue, with 202,604 admissions. This record-breaking performance underscores the immense popularity of the film and its strong appeal to Nigerian audiences, further solidifying the film’s place in Nollywood history. The success of Everybody Loves Jenifa highlights the growing strength and influence of Nigerian cinema on both a local and international scale.
Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa has not only solidified her position as the “highest-grossing producer and director” in Nollywood but has also made her the holder of the record for the “top 4 highest-grossing Nollywood films.” Expressing her gratitude to fans, Akindele thanked the “Jenifans” for their unwavering support, saying, “We couldn’t have gotten here without you.” She also teased excitement for future successes, encouraging audiences to continue watching the film in cinemas nationwide.
Beyond Nigeria, Everybody Loves Jenifa has performed well internationally, grossing $194,560 (about ₦300 million) in just eight days following its global release on December 20. The film has been well received in markets outside Africa, including the UK, US, and Canada.
Akindele’s box office dominance is further underscored by her earlier success in 2024 with A Tribe Called Judah, which became the first Nollywood film to gross ₦1 billion within just 21 days of its release. In Everybody Loves Jenifa, she reprises her iconic role as Jenifa, bringing the humour, drama, and suspense that her audience has come to love.
