‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ hits highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time

Nollywood powerhouse, Funke Akindele shatters records once again as her latest film, Everybody Loves Jenifa becomes the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of all time.

The film which contested with Toyin Abraham’s Alakada: Bad and Boujee and others has achieved a remarkable feat.

FilmOne, the movie’s distributor, took to Instagram to announce the milestone achievement in a post which has since drawn accolades to Funke Akindele.

“Everybody Loves Jenifa has officially hit a historic 1.466 Billion Naira and counting at the box office, making it the highest-grossing film of all time! A massive THANK YOU to our incredible audiences in Nigeria and Ghana for making this dream a reality! Your support is everything. On to even greater heights! Still showing in cinemas near you—experience the magic on the big screen,” the statement read.

The film crossed the ₦1 billion mark in less than two weeks, solidifying Akindele’s reputation as a trailblazer in Nollywood.

This achievement follows her record-breaking success last year with A Tribe Called Judah, which was the first Nollywood movie to surpass the ₦1 billion milestone. Akindele’s continued dominance at the Nigerian box office underscores her status as the queen of the big screen.

Fans and industry colleagues have flooded social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating the actress-turned-filmmaker for her unparalleled contributions to Nollywood.