Nollywood star Funke Akindele has called on fans to rally behind her latest blockbuster, *Everybody Loves Jenifa*, as it edges closer to a historic ₦2 billion box office milestone.
The film has already grossed an impressive ₦1.8 billion, making it one of Nigeria’s highest-earning movies. However, in a humorous video shared on her X handle on Saturday, Akindele clarified that she does not take home the entire sum, as cinemas, tax authorities, and distributors all claim their share.
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“Abeg, no be only me get the ₦1.8 billion o! Cinema go collect, tax go collect, distributor go collect! Maybe when I get to ₦2 billion, I fit settle,”
she joked, urging fans to keep watching the movie in cinemas. Meanwhile, Akindele has solidified her dominance in Nollywood, emerging as the highest-grossing lead actress of 2024, according to a report by FilmOne, a leading movie distribution company.
Wunmi Toriola followed closely in second place for her film *Queen Lateefah*, while Toyin Abraham secured the third spot with *Alakada Bad and Boujee*. Other notable mentions include Tomike Adeoye (*Ajosepo*), Eniola Ajao (*Beast of Two Worlds: Ajakaju*), and Kehinde Bankole (*Funmilayo Ransome Kuti*), who ranked fourth, fifth, and sixth, respectively.
Adunni Ade (*Lakatabu*), Uche Nwaefuna (*Thinline*, *Silent Intruder*, *The Betrayed*), Regina Daniels, and Gbugbemi Ejeye (*Farmer’s Bride*) rounded out the top ten highest-grossing lead actresses of the year.
With *Everybody Loves Jenifa* on track to break more records, Funke Akindele remains a formidable force in Nollywood’s box office success.
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