By Fasuyi Tolulope Samuel
Nollywood icon Funke Akindele continues her streak of cinematic success with her latest movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, grossing an impressive $190,000 within just eight days of its premiere.
The groundbreaking achievement follows the record-breaking performance of her previous works, further cementing her position as one of Nollywood’s most successful filmmakers.
In an emotional post shared on Instagram, Funke Akindele expressed profound gratitude to her fans, cast members, and colleagues for their unwavering support. Referring to them as the “true superstars,” she credited the movie’s success to collective efforts and divine favor.
Her Instagram post read:“$194,560 and counting in just 8 days, Who else but God? 🙌 Huge thanks to my tireless cast, fabulous colleagues, and unstoppable Jenifans, YOU are the true superstars.”
ELJ features top Nollywood and celebrities such as Jude Kosoko, Nancy Isime, Patience Ozokwor, Lateef Adedimeji, Stan Nze, Falz, Dbanj, Bisola Aiyeola, Destiny Etiko, and other reputable actors.
The movie’s remarkable performance underscores Funke Akindele’s ability to connect with audiences through relatable storytelling and outstanding production quality.
Everybody Loves Jenifa is yet another testament to her unmatched influence in the Nigerian film industry.
With this achievement, Akindele has set a high bar for other Nollywood filmmakers, showing the world the growing global appeal and profitability of Nigerian cinema.
As fans continue to flock to theaters, it remains to be seen just how far Everybody Loves Jennifer will climb in the charts. However, one thing is certain—Funke Akindele’s legacy as a trailblazer in Nollywood is indisputable.
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