...sold about N10 million in seven days …gets two weeks extension at cinema
Barely a week of its release to the cinemas, “The Return of Jenifa”
(TROJ) has out sold all other Nollywood movies at the cinema in the
country, a feat which many believe may rank the movie as one of the
fastest grossing Nollywood movies.
The feat is more remarkable as the movie is only showing in three
cinemas- Silverbird Lagos and Abuja and Ozone Cinema in Yaba, Lagos.
Recording such a feat may not come as a surprise because Funke is
renowned for churning out blockbusters movies. Movies like Jenifa and
Omo Ghetto were said to have sold in their numbers.
The impressive showing which has already earned the producer more
than N10 million in seven may see the producer earning more as some of
the cinemas have asked for a two weeks extension. This means the movie
will be at the cinema for four weeks.
Since its premier at The Muson Center on the Friday, October 7, the
movie has been earning the applause and respect of industry people who
trooped out in their numbers to support the actress at the premiere.
Some of the celebrities who thronged the premiere included the First
Lady of Lagos Eldee, Dayo Adeneye, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Oge
Okoye, Ali Baba, Gbenga Adeyinka, AY, Julius Agwu, Tunde Kelani, Ireti
Osayemi, Ibinabo Fiberesima, Chioma Chukwuka, Helen Paul, Queen Nwokoye,
Adora Ukoh, Kunle Bakare, Mayor Akinpelu and others.
The Return of Jenifa which was shot within and outside the country
features an impressive cast which parades both music and movie stars
such as Eldee the Don, Banky W, Denrele, Antar Laniyan, Helen Paul and
others. The movie was shot by DJ Tee.
Source: Vanguard
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