Funke Akindele’s latest film, Everybody Loves Jennifer (ELJ), has set a new benchmark in Nollywood, grossing an impressive ₦45.2 million on its opening day.
The Nigerian Box Office (NBO) confirmed the record-breaking feat through its official X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighting that the movie also achieved over 9,000 admissions.
The milestone surpasses Akindele’s previous blockbuster, A Tribe Called Judah (ATCJ), which recorded 8,870 admissions on its opening day.
Notably, the figures for ELJ exclude advanced screening revenue, underscoring the film’s overwhelming popularity.
“Everybody Loves Jennifer shattered box office records yesterday,” NBO announced.
“It had the biggest opening day for a Nollywood film with ₦45.2M! ELJ drew 9,409 admissions, surpassing ATCJ’s 8,870 despite not screening at Genesis and missing most of the day at Silverbird Cinemas.”
The film features a star-studded cast, including Nancy Isime, Bisola Aiyeola, and Stan Nze, among others.
Akindele, celebrated for her contributions to Nollywood, continues to raise the bar with her creative storytelling and production prowess.
Everybody Loves Jennifer is already being hailed as a cinematic triumph, solidifying her status as a force in the global film industry.