Award-winning actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has achieved a historic milestone in Nollywood with her latest movie, Everybody Loves Jennifer, setting a new record as the industry’s biggest debut.
The film, which premiered to a sold-out audience in the United Kingdom, has been met with widespread acclaim and impressive box office performance.
Akindele took to Instagram to share the remarkable success, posting a photo that highlighted the movie’s debut earnings of ₦87.8 million.
The total gross has since surpassed ₦205 million, solidifying its place as a blockbuster.
In the caption accompanying her post, the actress expressed profound gratitude to her fans and supporters, writing, “Thank you Lord!!! Thank you Nigeria!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!”
This monumental achievement underscores Akindele’s influence in the Nigerian film industry and her ability to deliver compelling stories that resonate with audiences both locally and internationally.
Fans and colleagues have flooded her social media pages with congratulatory messages, celebrating the record-breaking success of Everybody Loves Jennifer.
The movie’s continued box office dominance further cements Akindele’s status as one of Nollywood’s most iconic and successful figures