‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ and ‘Alakada Bad & Boujee’ Hit N2 Billion at Nigerian Box Office
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- 15 Jan 2025
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Nollywood has once again proven its dominance at the box office, with Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa and Toyin Abraham’s Alakada Bad & Boujee collectively grossing an impressive N2 billion. According to FilmOne, a leading West African movie distribution company, Akindele’s film accounted for a staggering 80% of the total revenue, bringing in N1.6 billion, while Abraham’s contribution stood at N401 million, making up the remaining 20%.
Both films, released just a week apart in December 2024, played a pivotal role in pushing the Nigerian box office’s total revenue for the year to a record-breaking N11.58 billion.
A Box Office Breakdown
Everybody Loves Jenifa, released on December 13, 2024, shattered records by grossing N783 million within its first 14 days. The highly anticipated sequel captivated audiences nationwide, achieving N511 million in just 12 days and solidifying its status as the year’s top-grossing film.
- The film crossed the N1 billion mark, earning N1,034,091,220 in just 19 days, with 201,604 ticket admissions.
- By its second weekend, Everybody Loves Jenifa had attracted over 71,700 viewers, establishing itself as the fastest Nollywood film to surpass N500 million.
- Akindele’s unique blend of humor, drama, and social themes resonates deeply with Nigerian audiences, building on the legacy of her previous blockbuster, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, which grossed over N1.5 billion and remains Nollywood’s all-time top earner.
- In the diaspora, the film grossed $327,723 in just 22 days.
Alakada Bad & Boujee, the latest installment in Toyin Abraham’s beloved Alakada franchise, has also enjoyed significant success, grossing N401 million to date.
- Released on December 20, 2024, the film garnered N58.6 million during its opening weekend and went on to gross N134 million in its first week.
- With its sharp humor, engaging storyline, and stellar performances, Alakada Bad & Boujee has become one of the highest-grossing Nollywood productions of the holiday season.
- The Alakada franchise has consistently performed well at the box office, with earlier films like Alakada Reloaded (2017) grossing N74.3 million and Fate of Alakada (2020) earning over N100 million within 53 days.
Abraham’s knack for weaving relatable, humorous stories has solidified her place as a Nollywood powerhouse. Other blockbusters, such as Moana (N395 million) and Mufasa: The Lion King (N482 million), continue to thrive, captivating audiences in cinemas nationwide.
A Record-Breaking Year for Nollywood
The Nigerian film industry has seen an extraordinary rise in box office revenue in 2024, raking in a record N11.58 billion. This marks a 60% increase from N7.35 billion in 2023 and a staggering 460% growth from 2020 figures.
Data shows that out of 207 films released in 2024, 75 were Nigerian productions, highlighting the industry’s robust output. Impressively, 15 Nollywood films grossed over N100 million, showcasing the growing commercial appeal and profitability of Nigerian cinema.
As Everybody Loves Jenifa and Alakada Bad & Boujee continue to break records, they not only reflect the talent and creativity within Nollywood but also signal a bright future for the Nigerian film industry.
