- Veteran actress Funke Akindele continues her box office spree with Everybody Loves Jenifa
- The newly-released film has hit N511 million in the quickest space of 12 days
- It also stands as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2024
The much-anticipated film Everybody Loves Jenifa, by Nollywood actress Funke Akindele, continues to make waves with its impressive N511 million box office performance in 12 days.
Audiences seem to be drawn to the film's storyline and vibrant characters, pushing it to achieve record-breaking success.
As viewers flock to theatres, the film's popularity continues to soar, solidifying Funke Akindele's status as a powerhouse in Nollywood.
Via her official Instagram page, on Monday, December 23, the 47-year-old actress shared the latest milestone on her film, Everybody Loves Jenifa.
“Thank you Lord!! Thank you everyone!!! I couldn’t have done this without your love and support!!!! God bless you all!!,” she wrote.
Everybody Loves Jenifa, with its recent grossing number, stands as the quickest Nollywood title to hit N500 million in 12 days. It also became the highest-grossing title of the weekend and the year.
Fans hail Funke Akindele’s ELJ milestone
TheRadar curated some below:
@tbaba100 said, “wetin you dey use Funke. This one na baba ooo a job well done! Congrats!”
@ndictmedia said, “We are just the everyone, we will continue to support you yeah,”
@CollinsAsein wrote, “Congratulations, Funke Akindele! Breaking records and setting the pace again with Everybody Loves Jenifa! 511M and counting; this is truly a well-deserved win. You continue to inspire so many with your brilliance, creativity, and hard work. The whole entertainment industry is proud of you! I love you!”
@fruitsip_ng said, “Congratulations, the biggest! So proud of you. When God shows off, Whattttttttt,”
@liosnyder210 said, “People are still watching Jenifer in 2024 lol,”
@Nigeriangod_ said, “My woman you’re doing really well and you so much deserved your flowers,”
@Xandyy_jay said, “The Wizkid of Nollywood,”
@mayowacrown said, “Well done. Keep shining. The effort and consistency pays. Everyone sees it, only a failure and jealous person runs about blaming everyone when they have refused to put in so much hard work. In Jesus Christ name, I pray that you effort and hard work will keep showing off. Amen,”
Funke Akindele shares trailer for most anticipated film ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that renowned Nollywood actress and director Funke Akindele released the trailer for her most anticipated film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, which features a lineup of popular faces.
Everybody Loves Jenifa, set to hit the cinemas on December 13, and follows Funke’s previous box office film, A Tribe Called Judah, which was released around the same time.
