In a groundbreaking achievement, Funke Akindele's latest movies, "Everybody Loves Jenifa" and "Alakada! Bad and Boujee", have propelled Nigerian cinemas to unprecedented heights, raking in over ₦1 billion in ticket sales within a single week.
According to Nile Media Entertainment Group data, between December 20 and 26, 2024, a staggering ₦1.02 billion worth of tickets were sold, shattering previous records. This remarkable feat underscores the immense power of Nollywood storytelling and its capacity to captivate audiences nationwide.
"Everybody Loves Jenifa" has emerged as a box office phenomenon, boasting an impressive 153,800 total ticket sales as of December 26, with earnings of ₦782.8 million in just 14 days. This puts the movie on track to surpass the ₦1 billion mark in record time, eclipsing Funke Akindele's previous blockbuster, "A Tribe Called Judah", which achieved this milestone in 21 days.
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The movie's international appeal is equally impressive, with a $100,000 opening weekend haul across nine territories, including the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia.
December 26, 2024, proved to be the highest-grossing day in box office history, with ticket sales totaling ₦256.4 million and over 47,500 tickets sold. "Everybody Loves Jenifa" continued its remarkable run, becoming the first movie to gross over ₦100 million in a single day.
Industry data reveals that the top-performing titles for the week included "Everybody Loves Jenifa" (₦426.9 million), "Mufasa" (₦173 million), "Alakada: B&B" (₦127.3 million), "The Waiter" (₦104.2 million), and "Moana 2" (₦52.7 million).
Nile Media attributes this unprecedented success to the film industry's passion, creativity, and resilience. "It is proof that our stories matter, that audiences are eager to connect, and that together, we can achieve greatness," the company stated.
This remarkable achievement underscores the immense potential of Nollywood and its capacity to captivate audiences worldwide. As the industry continues to break records and push boundaries, one thing is clear – the future of Nigerian cinema has never looked brighter!
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