Funke Akindele’ latest film, “Everybody Loves Jenifa”, has hit over N1 billion at the West African box office in just 19 days, NewsSpecng learnt.
The movie grossed over N1 billion, with 201,604 ticket admissions.
This milestone cements the film’s position as one of the top box office hits of the year in both Nigeria and Ghana.
Notably, it has accounted for 40% of the December box office revenue, earning a total of N1,034,091,220.
Funke Akindele expressed her gratitude to fans on Twitter, writing, “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!!”
This achievement marks a significant record for the film, becoming the fastest to reach the N1 billion revenue mark in the region.