Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has expressed strong optimism that her latest movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa will break box office records and gross a staggering N5 billion. Akindele made this bold prediction in a viral video, which featured some of the movie’s cast members, adding to the growing excitement surrounding the film.
The prediction comes just days after the movie’s highly anticipated premiere, which was attended by several prominent celebrities, including Akindele’s estranged friend, Eniola Badmus. The star-studded event has fueled speculation about the movie’s potential for success, with many fans and industry insiders eagerly anticipating its performance at the box office.
In the video, Akindele confidently projected that Everybody Loves Jenifa would surpass the N5 billion mark, a feat that would set a new record in Nigeria’s movie industry. If the film achieves this ambitious goal, it will not only reinforce Akindele’s position as one of Nollywood’s top filmmakers but will also make history as one of the highest-grossing films ever in the country.
Should the movie reach the projected target, it will eclipse the record set by Akindele’s previous hit, A Tribe Called Judah, which became the first Nigerian film to gross over N1 billion. This achievement marked a significant milestone in Nollywood’s growing influence within the global film industry, and Akindele’s new film could build on that success.
Akindele’s confidence stems from the massive popularity of her Jenifa character, which has endeared her to millions of Nigerian and African moviegoers. The Jenifa franchise, which includes the original Jenifa movie and a TV series, has been a major commercial and cultural success, and Everybody Loves Jenifa is expected to continue the trend.
The premiere of Everybody Loves Jenifa saw a blend of excitement and curiosity, particularly due to the presence of Eniola Badmus, who was once a close friend of Akindele. The two actresses’ fractured relationship has been a topic of media speculation, making Badmus’s attendance at the event even more notable.
