Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack

Can ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ really achieve N5 Billion at the box office?

In just 12 days, the movie raked in a remarkable N1.4 billion at the box office; surpassing even Mufasa: The Lion King, one of the most anticipated global films in recent years. With such an impressive start, many are wondering if Everybody Loves Jenifa has the potential to reach N5 billion in total box office earnings. Is this goal realistic, or is it simply wishful thinking? The hype for Everybody Loves Jenifa started long before the movie hit cinemas. At an exhibitor soiree ahead of its release, she made a bold declaration: “I have faith that this film will make N5 billion.” Last year, her film A Tribe Called Judah made history as the first Nollywood movie to cross the N1 billion mark, enforcing her legacy as the queen of the big screen. And now, with Everybody Loves Jenifa, she’s proven that lightning can strike twice, or in her case, as many times as she wants.