‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’, ‘Alakada Bad & Boujee’ hit N2 billion at Nigerian box office 

According to FilmOne, a leading West African movie distribution company, Akindele’s film accounted for an impressive 80% of the total revenue, raking in N1.6 billion.

Meanwhile, Abraham’s Alakada Bad & Boujee contributed N401 million, making up the remaining 20%.

Both December blockbusters, released just a week apart, played a pivotal role in pushing the Nigerian box office’s 2024 total revenue to a record-breaking N11.58 billion.

Released on December 13, 2024, Everybody Loves Jenifa shattered records by grossing N783 million in its first 14 days. The highly anticipated sequel captivated audiences nationwide, achieving N511 million within its first 12 days and cementing its status as the year’s top-grossing film.

Alakada: Bad & Boujee, Toyin Abraham’s latest installment in the beloved Alakada franchise, has also enjoyed significant success, grossing N401 million to date.

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. These films remain crowd-pullers, captivating audiences in cinemas nationwide, as reported by Naijaonpoint.

Already, the  Nigerian film industry saw an extraordinary rise in box office revenue in 2024, raking in a record N11.58 billion. This marked a 60% increase from N7.35 billion in 2023 and a staggering 460% growth from 2020 figures.

The data showed that out of 207 films released in 2024, 75 were Nigerian productions, showing the industry’s robust output. Impressively, 15 Nollywood films grossed over N100 million, highlighting the growing commercial appeal and profitability of Nigerian cinema.