1 Billion Record Smashed: Funke Akindele's 'Everybody Loves Jenifa Sets Nollywood Record

Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has now set a new Nollywood record, as her movie grosses over a billion in the box office.

The Nigerian Voice recalls that Funke Akindele released her widely anticipated movie, 'Everybody Loves Jenifa' on Friday December 13th, 2024. The movie has since gone on to set new records in the movie industry

Taking to her social media pages, Funke Akindele announced the new records set by her new movie which includes: grossing a total of 1,034,091,220, the record for the second 1 billion box office in 12 months, highest grossing producer and director of all time, top record of top 4 highest grossing Nollywood films of all time.

Furthermore, it also accounts for 40% of the December box office with 201,604 admissions. It has also become the fastest title to hit the 1 billion mark in 19 days. Everybody Loves Jenifa becomes the second Nollywood title to achieve the feat.

Taking to her X handle, Funke Akindele appreciated her fans for supporting her and making her set a new Nollywood record.

Funke Akindele wrote on X:
"GOD DID!!!
Thank you Jenifans for supporting Everybody Loves Jenifa! We couldn’t have gotten here without you.

We’re excited for what’s to come with this massive win. Keep watching in all cinemas nationwide!

Here’s to more!
#ELJthemovie
#funkeakindele
#FunkeakindeleNetwork
#EverybodyLovesJenifa."