Funke Akindele’s latest movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, has made history as the fastest Nollywood movie to gross N1 billion, achieving this milestone in just 19 days.
Tribune Online reports that the movie had previously set the record for the fastest Nollywood film to gross N500 million, a feat it accomplished in 12 days.
This latest record-breaking achievement was announced on Monday via a post on X by the actress and filmmaker.
Sharing different flyers highlighting the movie’s over N1 billion earnings, she wrote, “GOD DID!!! Thank you Nigeria and Ghana!!! Let’s keep spreading the news about #eljthemovie showing in all cinemas nationwide!!
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“Also showing in the Uk!! US!! Check @TheNilegroup_ for more updates on international showing times.!!! God bless you all.”
Everybody Loves Jenifa, the latest installment in the beloved Jenifa series, continues to follow the humorous and relatable journey of Jenifa, played by Funke Akindele.
The movie features a stellar cast, including Falz, Nancy Isime, Stan Nze, and Layi, among others.
This is not the first time Akindele’s movie has surpassed N1 billion in box office earnings; her 2023 film, A Tribe Called Judah also grossed more than N1 billion in box office.
