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  • Honoured to be part of ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ – D’banj

    Honoured to be part of ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ – D’banj

    Music star D’banj has congratulated actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele as her latest film “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” grossed N1.6 billion.

    D’banj, who was part of the project, expressed gratitude and honor to have been involved. 

    He congratulated Funke on her new record, saying “I must greet my sister and Executive Producer @funkejenifaakindele so specially ! Congratulations on 1.6B, I’m so honored to have been part of such an amazing project! OoossSSsHhhEee”.

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    Funke appreciated Dbanj’s post, noting that his support made a significant impact. 

    She wrote: “Brother mi…aww thank you so much. It’s for us o. Congratulations to us. Your support really made an impact. God bless you always. Love you baje.”

  • ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ becomes highest-grossing movie of all time 

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

    …hits N1.466 billion

    Award-winning actress Funke Akindele’s movie “Everybody Loves Jenifa” has made history as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time, raking in a whopping N1.466 billion and counting at the Nigerian box office.

    This achievement solidifies Akindele’s dominance in the Nigerian film industry, with her films consistently topping the box office charts since 2020.

    Akindele’s previous films have also broken records in the past.

    Her 2020 film “Omo Ghetto: The Saga” grossed N636,129,120, while her 2021 film “Battle on Buka Street” earned N668,423,056.

    Her 2023 film “A Tribe Called Judah” became the first Nollywood movie to cross the N1 billion mark, making N1,404,187,806.

    “Everybody Loves Jenifa” is a spin-off of the popular Jenifa franchise, which has been entertaining audiences since 2008.

    The movie explores fresh challenges for the main character, Jenifa, as she faces a new rival who threatens her charity work and popularity.

    Read Also: Funke Akindele: ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ set to break ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ box office record

    The film features a star-studded cast, including Patience Ozukwor, Jide Kosoko, and Falz, it’s no wonder the movie has resonated with audiences.

    The distributor company, Filmone, wrote on Instagram: “RECORD BREAKER.  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”.

  • Funke Akindele: ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ set to break ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ box office record

    Funke Akindele: ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ set to break ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ box office record

    Nollywood’s reigning Box Office Queen, Funke Akindele, is set to shatter her own records with her latest cinematic offering, “Everybody Loves Jenifa”.

    The film has already achieved a remarkable milestone, grossing over N1 billion in 19 days.

    This impressive feat builds on the success of her 2023 film, “A Tribe Called Judah”, further solidifying Funke’s reputation as a powerhouse in the Nigerian film industry.

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    With “Everybody Loves Jenifa”, Funke has set her sights on an ambitious target of N5 billion in cinema ticket sales, demonstrating her confidence in the film’s appeal and her ability to drive box office success.

    The film continues to captivate audiences nationwide.

  • Funke Akindele’s “Everybody Loves Jenifa” hits N1bn in 19 days

    Funke Akindele’s “Everybody Loves Jenifa” hits N1bn in 19 days

    Award-winning actress and producer Funke Akindele has achieved unprecedented success with her latest film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa”, grossing over N1 billion at the West African box office.

    In just 19 days, the movie has grossed over N1 billion, with 201,604 ticket admissions.

    This milestone cements the film’s position as one of the top box office hits of the year in both Nigeria and Ghana.

    Notably, it has accounted for 40% of the December box office revenue, earning a total of N1,034,091,220.

    Read Also: Funke Akindele’s “Everybody Loves Jenifa” hits N511m 

    Funke Akindele expressed her gratitude to fans on Twitter, writing, “GOD DID!!! Thank you, Nigeria and Ghana!!! Let’s keep spreading the news about #eljthemovie, showing in all cinemas nationwide!! Also showing in the UK!! US!!”

    This achievement marks a significant record for the film, becoming the fastest to reach the N1 billion revenue mark in the region.

  • Funke Akindele’s ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ hit $100,000 in diaspora sales

    Funke Akindele’s ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ hit $100,000 in diaspora sales

    Award-winning actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has expressed her gratitude and excitement as her latest film achieves a groundbreaking feat.

    The movie has become the first Nollywood film to reach $100,000 in diaspora sales, and the numbers are still counting.

    Akindele thanked her talented cast, dedicated fans, colleagues, and the diasporan community for their unwavering support.

    She acknowledged that their love and encouragement have been the driving force behind her success, and she couldn’t have achieved this milestone without them.

    Funke wrote on Instagram: “We did it, guys. $100,000 in diaspora sales and counting, the first Nollywood film to hit this milestone. 

    “I’m beyond grateful to my incredible cast, the unstoppable Jenifans, my amazing colleagues, the diasporan community and everyone who’s been part of this journey, you’re the real MVPs. 

    “Your love and support have been the fuel behind this dream. I couldn’t have done this without you. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.”

  • Funke Akindele’s “Everybody Loves Jenifa” hits N511m 

    Funke Akindele’s “Everybody Loves Jenifa” hits N511m 

    Actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has expressed her heartfelt gratitude to God and the public as her latest movie, “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” achieves a remarkable milestone in the box office. 

    The film has become the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of 2024, earning N511 million in just 12 days.

    It is also the quickest Nollywood title to hit over N500 in a few days.

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    Funke acknowledged the love and support of her fans, stating that she couldn’t have achieved this success without them.

    She also prayed for God’s blessings upon her fans.

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