Everybody Loves Jenifa
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| Story by | Funke Akindele |
| Produced by | Funke Akindele Olayemi Oshodi |
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| Cinematography | John Njaga |
Production company | Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network (FAAN) |
| Distributed by | FilmOne Distribution Nile Entertainment |
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| Countries | Nigeria, Ghana |
| Languages | English, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Nigeria Pidgin |
Everybody Loves Jenifa is a 2024 Nigeria film, a comedy drama produced and directed by Funke Akindele and Tunde Olaoye, it serves as continuation of the Jenifa franchise.[1] The cast retains most of the act from the previous instalment and new faces including Funke Akindele, Nancy Isime, Stan Nze, Adedimeji Lateef, Falz, Layi Wasabi, Jackie Appiah, Omowunmi Dada, Chimezie Imo, Patience Ozokwor and others.[2] The film was released to cinema nationwide on 13 December 2024 and continues to tell the story of Jenifa as she faces new challenges of a new neighbour who threatens and begins to outshine her charity organisation, leading to more different confrontation, jealousy and bitterness.[3] Akindele has set the target for the film for N5 billion in ticket sales, emphasizing that she has faith that the film can beat the number she has set.[4]
Plot summary
[edit]Everybody Loves Jenifa tells the story of Jenifa who now runs a charity organisation and has gained popularity in the neighbourhood. Her popularity and organisation soon becomes threatened when a new neighbour, Lobster joins the community and his own charity organisation begins to outshine that of Jenifa causing jealousy and rift amongst them especially after Jenifa requested a partnership with Lobster which he vehemently rejected.
After sometime, Jenifa discovers a secret about Lobster and wants to expose him, but the powerful connection and influence of Lobster was able to silence Jenifa. Jenifa travels to Ghana on a business trip, which soon turns to Shege proposing marriage to her, which she refuses, event turned against her in Ghana putting them into trouble with a drug group.[5]
Cast
[edit]- Funke Akindele as Jenifa
- Stan Nze as Lobster
- Omowunmi Dada as Mimi
- Jackie Appiah as Bebe
- Nancy Isime as Olivia
- Destiny Etiko as Angel
- Patience Ozonkwo as Mrs Agnes
- Omotunde Adebowale as Adaku
- Falz as Shege
- Juliana Olayode as Toyo
- Layi Wasabi as Rex
- Tobi Makinde as Timini
- Bisola Aiyeola as Madam Bassey
- Lateef Adedimeji
Production and reception
[edit]Just before the release of Everybody Loves Jenifa to the cinemas, Funke Akindele alongside some cast members of the film released a song titled 'Everybody Loves Christmas', a soundtrack for Everybody Loves Jenifa film, the five minutes video features some cast including Falz, Layi Wasabi, Dbanj, Patience Ozokwor, Chimezie Imo, Tope Tedela, Omotunde Adebowale-David, Bisola Aiyeola, Jide Kosoko, Omowunmi Dada, Juliana Olayode, Nancy Isime, and Waje.[7] Akindele's friends and supporters have also expressed shock at her first on-screen kiss in a movie, as Akindele who played Jenifa kissed her partner in the film, Shege played by Falz in the film, the kiss has become talking point amongst friends and supporters.[8]
Release and distribution
[edit]Following the release of Everybody Loves Jenifa on 13 December 2024, the film grossed over N40 million in its opening day, making it the biggest opening day for a Nollywood film with ₦45.2M.[9][10] Akindele also announced premiere of the film in UK on 20 December 2024, however tickets have all sold out in UK just before the premiere date.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ ADEKUNLE, MUSA (2024-12-10). "Funke Akindele's 'Everybody Loves Jenifa' sells out ahead of UK premiere". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Sulaimon, Muhibat (2024-11-15). "TRAILER: Jackie Appiah, Layi Wasabi, Patience Ozokwo star in 'Everybody Loves Jenifa'". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Dan-Awoh, Deborah (2024-12-14). "Funke Akindele's "Everybody Loves Jenifa" hits N16.8 million in advance screenings". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Fasan, Yewande (2024-11-22). "I believe 'Everybody Loves Jenifa' will hit N5 Billion - Funke Akindele". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ David, Obed (2024-12-15). "'Everybody Loves Jenifa' sets Nigeria's Box office record". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Sanya, 'Fúnmilọ́lá (2024-10-30). "Chimezie Imo, Layi Wasabi & Stan Nze Are the Perfect "Everybody Loves Jenifa" Cast | Read our Exclusive". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ "Jide Kosoko, Patience Ozokwor turn musicians in 'Everybody Loves Jenifa' soundtrack (VIDEO)". www.premiumtimesng.com.
- ^ Nwafor (2024-12-09). "Funke Akindele shocks fans with first on-screen kiss in upcoming movie 'Everybody Loves Jenifa'". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Peaceman, Pandora (2024-12-15). "'Everybody Loves Jennifa' Shatters Box Office Record With Over N40m". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Bolawa, Pelumi (2024-12-14). "'Everybody Loves Jenifa' sets Nollywood's box office record for opening day with N45m". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ ADEKUNLE, MUSA (2024-12-10). "Funke Akindele's 'Everybody Loves Jenifa' sells out ahead of UK premiere". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-15.