Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024)
November 13, 2024Release Date
Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024)
November 13, 2024Release Date
Plot.
Where to Watch.
Currently Everybody Loves Jenifa is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Fandango, AMC Theatres
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Cast & Crew.
Funke Akindele
Jenifa / Director / Writer / Executive Producer
Folarinde Falana
Shege
Omotunde Adebowale David
Adaku
Stan Nze
Lobster
Tunde Olaoye
Director
Akinlabi Ishola
Writer
Collins Okoh
Writer
Olayemi Oshodi
Producer
Wendy Uwadiae Imasuen
Producer
Details.
Release DateNovember 13, 2024
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 15m
Budget$500,000
Genres
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Wiki.
Everybody Loves Jenifa is a 2024 Nigerian English-language comedy-drama film directed by Funke Akindele and Tunde Olaoye. The film was produced by Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network (FAAN) in collaboration with Olayemi Oshodi and distributed by FilmOne Distributions. The film stars Funke Akindele in the titular role, alongside Nancy Isime, Stan Nze, Adedimeji Lateef, Falz, Layi Wasabi, Jackie Appiah, Omowunmi Dada, Chimezie Imo and Patience Ozokwor. As the sixth instalment in the Jenifa film series and a sequel to Jenifa on Lockdown (2021), the movie continues the story of Jenifa as she confronts the challenges posed by a new neighbour who threatens to outshine her charity organisation, leading to a series of confrontations fuelled by jealousy, rivalry, and personal growth.
In April 2024, Funke Akindele announced a spinoff from the Jenifa franchise titled Everybody Loves Jenifa, scheduled to premiere in December 2024. Akindele served as both writer and director, expressing ambitious expectations for the film, setting a target of ₦5 billion in ticket sales. She confidently stated her belief that the movie could surpass this milestone. Shortly after the announcement, returning and new cast members were announced. Tolu Obanro, who composed the score for Jenifa's Diary and A Tribe Called Judah, returned to compose the film's score. Cinematography was handled by John Njaga Demps, while Valentine Chukwuma served as the editor. Filming began in early 2023 wrapped in 2024, with additional locations including Amen Estate in Lagos, Nigeria; Kumasi, Ghana; and Accra, Ghana. The film is the third in the series since Jenifa series since The Return of Jenifa (2011), which currently ranks 96th among the highest grossing Nigerian films of all time.
Everybody Loves Jenifa premiered at the Filmhouse Lekki IMAX in Lagos on 8 December 2024, and was theatrically released across Nigeria on 13 December 2024, by Filmone Distribution and Nile Entertainment. The film received generally positive reviews from audiences, and it grossed ₦500 million in nigeria within 12 days of its release, making it the fastest Nollywood film to reach this milestone. This impressive performance cemented its status as a Nigerian box-office success.