Funke Akindele’s 2024 movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, has made history as the highest-grossing film of all time in West Africa, surpassing ₦1.8 billion in earnings.
Famous9ja previously reported that the film set a record as the fastest Nollywood movie to hit ₦1 billion, achieving the milestone in just 19 days.
Announcing the latest achievement, Funke Akindele took to her verified Instagram account to express her gratitude, attributing the success to Almighty God. She also thanked her fans and supporters for their unwavering love and dedication to the project.
Sharing a flyer celebrating the latest record, she wrote, 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
THANK YOU ALL!!!!!
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Everybody Loves Jenifa, the latest instalment in the beloved Jenifa series, continues to follow the humorous and relatable journey of Jenifa, played by Funke Akindele.
The movie features a stellar cast, including Falz, Nancy Isime, Stan Nze, and Layi, among others.
This is not the first time Akindele’s movie has crossed the N1 billion mark at the box office; her 2023 film, A Tribe Called Judah, also grossed over N1 billion.
Many netizens reacted to her huge success.
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Wunmitoriola wrote: sunmo 2 b yepa,idan 🔥🔥
Omonioboli wrote: Congratulations super woman 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🎉🎉🎉🔥🔥🔥 Truly well deserving 📌
Themediagirl wrote: Thank you Jesus. Everybody Loves Jenifa wasn’t just another movie. it was an experience. Aunty, you took a character we already loved and elevated her story to a whole new level. You gave us laughter, depth, and moments that will stay with us forever.
Some would have stopped at a ‘successful’ run, but you? You pushed boundaries, raised the bar, and showed us what it means to fight for what you believe in. This wasn’t just about numbers. it was about legacy about proving that excellence has no limit.
And the energy? From start to finish, you maintained the same fire, the same drive. There’s a lot to say, but not everything is meant to be said out loud.😊You all just keep saluting Aunty this woman is a warrior. And when I say warrior, you know exactly what that means. I rest my case🤭.
Also, I highly recommend believing in the Holy Spirit for direction rather than reacting to circumstances. Patience and divine guidance will always lead to the best results.