Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola is elated to be recognized as one of the highest-grossing producers of 2024.
The Yoruba actress secured the second spot on the list after making waves in the film industry with her movie Queen Lateefah. She surpassed notable names like Odunlade Adekola, Toyin Abraham, and Eniola Ajao to achieve this milestone.
Funke Akindele topped the list, earning over N1.1 billion at the box office. Meanwhile, Wumi Toriola tied with Judith Audu, with both grossing an impressive N365 million at the box office.
Expressing joy over her feat, Wumi stated that she is still grateful as she noted how she and Judith Audu did their thing. Toriola didn’t fail to congratulate the others on their achievement.
“Grateful still
Congratulations to all the film producers.
Queen Lateefah is sitting pretty on No. 2.
E clear still.
Congratulations @judithaudu
We did a thing”.
Wumi Toriola was also ranked the highest-grossing Nollywood collaboration for her collaboration with Captain of the Sea Productions.
“Grateful for the healthy Collaboration For Queen Lateefah with @cinemaxng @iamopeajayi
Thank you for making it hitch-free and healthy still,
We hope for greater works in 2025″.
Wunmi’s entrance to the world of Cinema movie has undoubtedly won her awards and broken records. Despite it being her first time making movies for the cinema, Wumi earned 57.7 million on its opening weekend. The huge feat made it the highest Nollywood opening weekend for a non-holiday weekend and the highest-ever Nollywood opening weekend by an independent distributor.
Her record breaking feat had won her an award at the box office. The Yoruba actress was awarded the box office champion of 2024 by the National Film and Video Censors Board NFVCB.