Funke Akindele has done it again with her latest hit, Everybody Loves Jenifa, which soared past the ₦1 billion milestone in just 12 days. Yes, you heard that right—less than two weeks! Akindele has set a remarkable new standard in Nollywood.
This achievement is far from a fluke for the actress, producer, and entrepreneur. Looking back, Funke has consistently dominated Nigeria’s box office for years.
Just last year, her film A Tribe Called Judah made history as the first Nollywood movie to surpass ₦1 billion, cementing her reputation as the queen of the silver screen.
With Everybody Loves Jenifa, Funke Akindele has once again demonstrated that success can be repeated—or in her case, achieved as often as she desires.
The buzz around Everybody Loves Jenifa began well before it hit theaters. At a pre-release exhibitor event, she confidently stated, “I believe this film will gross ₦5 billion.”
While some may have seen this as an ambitious goal, Funke continues to prove that her vision is fueled by dedication, talent, and a keen sense of what captivates audiences.
