Renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is gearing up to break box office records with her highly anticipated film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, set to premiere on December 13, 2024.
The actress, known for her blockbuster productions, is confident that this latest project will set new milestones. Leveraging her unique marketing strategies and intensive promotional efforts, Funke has boldly projected an impressive N5 billion in ticket sales for the film.
Fans and industry insiders are eagerly awaiting the release, as Funke’s proven track record suggests Everybody Loves Jenifa could redefine the standards for Nollywood box office success.
Speaking at a recent Exhibitor Soirée, Funke expressed her confidence stating, “We can beat N5 billion; I have faith.”
The actress also urged the audience to combat piracy, which had a significant impact on her previous film, A Tribe Called Judah.
“I plead with you guys, I know things are hard now, but I want to beg you to be security conscious. People use their phones to film.
“Remember what happened to us last year, with A Tribe Called Judah? Please let’s be very careful, let’s be vigilant. It’s our movie. We want to make money from it. Imagine what we would have made if A Tribe Called Judah wasn’t pirated.
“But we thank God. This is another opportunity, please protect this film for me. Please, I beg you in the name of God, no phones. We had to record a video to tell people, no recordings.”
The trailer for Everybody Loves Jenifa hasn’t dropped yet, but Funke and her team have launched several promotional campaigns to build anticipation for the film.
The movie boasts a star-studded cast, including, Nancy Isime, Stan Nze, Bisola Aiyeola, Patience Ozokwo, Chimezie Imo, Jackie Appiah, Folarin Falana (Falz) and Isaac Olayiwola (popularly known as Layi Wasabi).