Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa has taken the West African box office by storm, grossing over N1 billion in just 19 days.
The film, which has already amassed 201,604 ticket admissions, now accounts for 40% of the December box office revenue, with earnings totalling N1,034,091,220.
This milestone marks the fastest film to reach this revenue in the region, a significant achievement for the Nollywood actress and producer.
The success of Everybody Loves Jenifa has solidified its position as one of the top box office hits of the year in both Nigeria and Ghana.
In her excitement, Funke Akindele shared her gratitude with fans, tweeting, “GOD DID!!! Thank you Nigeria and Ghana!!! Let’s keep spreading the news about #eljthemovie showing in all cinemas nationwide!! Also showing in the UK!! US!!”
Her message reflected the growing global interest in the movie, with international screenings expanding through the Nilegroup.
As the film continues to set records, fans eagerly anticipate even greater success, with Everybody Loves Jenifa remaining a major cultural and box-office triumph.
