Award-winning Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has achieved a historic milestone with her latest movie, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’. Ahead of its UK premiere on December 20, 2024, the film has sold out two screens, a first for any Nigerian film debuting in the UK.
Akindele, overjoyed by the achievement, took to Instagram to share the news with her fans, affectionately called “Jenifans.” In her heartfelt post, she wrote: ‘”Jenifans!!!!!!! You’ve outdone yourselves again. History made as the second screen for ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ December 20th UK premiere is SOLD OUT.”
The movie, which continues the adventures of the beloved character Jenifa, is already breaking barriers for Nigerian cinema on the global stage. Nile Media Entertainment, the film’s international distributor, also celebrated the landmark success in a social media post, stating: “History made. Everybody Loves Jenifa becomes the first Nigerian film to sell out 2 screens before premiere. Jenifans, you’ve shattered records back-to-back ahead of the December 20th UK premiere. Thank you all for your unwavering support and love.”
Fans are eagerly awaiting further updates on additional screenings, as excitement continues to grow. With this remarkable achievement, the UK premiere of Everybody Loves Jenifa is set to further elevate Nigerian cinema on the global stage.