Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has once again proven her dominance in the Nigerian film industry.
The thespian’s latest movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, grossing a staggering N1.8 billion at the box office.
However, despite the impressive figure, Akindele playfully reminded her fans that she doesn’t take home the entire earnings, as multiple stakeholders—cinemas, tax authorities, and distributors—claim their share.
In a lighthearted appeal, the award-winning actress encouraged moviegoers to continue supporting Everybody Loves Jenifa, expressing her desire to hit the N2 billion milestone.
Sharing a video on her X (formerly Twitter) handle, she joked about needing the extra push to feel “settled.
”I beg, no be only me get the 1.8 billion o!!! Cinema go collect, tax go collect, distributor go collect!!!! Maybe when I get to 2 billion naira, I fit settle. So please go see #eljthemovie in cinemas and take us to 2 billion naira. Thank you,” she wrote.
Funke Akindele: Nollywood’s Box Office Queen
Funke Akindele has solidified her status as Nigeria’s box office powerhouse, consistently setting and breaking records with her films.
Before Everybody Loves Jenifa, her 2022 blockbuster, Battle on Buka Street, shattered records by becoming the highest-grossing Nigerian movie of all time, surpassing N668 million in earnings.
This feat followed the success of Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020), which had previously held the record with over N636 million in domestic revenue.
Akindele’s storytelling style, blending comedy with relatable narratives, has made her one of Nollywood’s most bankable filmmakers.
Her ability to connect with audiences across demographics continues to translate into massive box office returns.
