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List Of Highest-grossing Nigerian Films ...
The following are the highest-grossing Nigerian films of all time in Nigerian cinemas. Revenues from special screenings, DVD sales, online streaming and theatrical screenings outside English-speaking West Africa are excluded from this gross total. Films from this list have not been adjusted for inflation. List ''Highlight indicates films still running in theatres'' By year See also * Lists of highest-grossing films References {{DEFAULTSORT:Highest-grossing Nigerian films Highest grossing Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of Nigeria
The cinema of Nigeria, often referred to informally as Nollywood, consists of films produced in Nigeria; its history dates back to as early as the late 19th century and into the colonial era in the early 20th century. The history and development of the Nigerian motion picture industry is sometimes generally classified in four main eras: the Colonial era, Golden Age era, Video film era and the emerging New Nigerian cinema. Film as a medium first arrived in Nigeria in the late 19th century, in the form of peephole viewing of motion picture devices. These were soon replaced in the early 20th century with improved motion picture exhibition devices, with the first set of films screened at the Glover Memorial Hall in Lagos from 12 to 22 August 1903. The earliest feature film made in Nigeria is 1926's '' Palaver'' directed by Geoffrey Barkas, which was also the first to feature Nigerian actors in substantial roles. As of 1954, mobile cinema vans played to at least 3.5 million ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ijakumo
''Ijakumo'' (The Born Again Stripper) is a 2022 suspense thriller produced by Toyin Abraham and had its theatrical release on 23 December 2022. The film stars an ensemble cast including Toyin Abraham, Kunle Remi, Lolade Okusanya, Bimbo Akintola, Olumide Oworu, Lillian Afegbai among others. The film was scripted by Kehinde Joseph and directed by Adebayo Tijani. Synopsis Ijakumo (The Born Again Stripper) tells the story of Asabi (Toyin Abraham), the daughter of a powerful spiritualist who is hell-bent on destroying the life of her ex-lover, a now renowned Lagos big pastor, Jide(Kunle Remi) who cheated her and left her to die. Pastor Jide who also is not a true man of God, but belongs to some sort of cabal that commits all sorts of atrocity. In her quest to destroy Pastor Jide, she sought for the help of Sharon(Lolade Okusanya), a stripper and a church choir who Jide now begins to lust after to destroy him. Selected Cast * Toyin Abraham as Asabi * Kunle Remi as Pastor Jide * Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ghost And The Tout Too
''The Ghost and the Tout Too'' is a 2021 film directed by Michael Akinrogunde and is a sequel to 2018 film "'' The Ghost and the Tout''" directed by Charles Uwagbai. The film features Toyin Abraham who plays lead but stars alongside notable veteran actors including Patience Ozokwo, Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Odunlade Adekola, Ini Edo, Ali Nuhu, Deyemi Okanlawon, Osas Ighodaro. It was listed as one of the highest grossing Nigerian films in 2021. Plot In the film, Isla (Toyin Abraham) continues to see more ghosts than before and has evolved into a messenger for the dead. She now also has a partner Makawhy ( Mercy Johnson-Okojie). Isla is sought for by any ghost who has been unfairly killed or who has a score to settle with the living. She eventually encounters Amoke (Osas Ighodaro), a "semi-ghost"; a woman who is in a coma and caught between the worlds of the living and the dead. Finding the person who poisoned her and attempting to awaken her from her unconscious state ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biodun Stephen
Biodun Stephen is a Nigerian film director, writer and producer, specializing in Romantic Drama, romantic drama and comedy films. She has been noted for getting inspiration for the title of her films, from the main character names as depicted in the film with ''Tiwa's Baggage'', ''Ovy's Voice'', ''Ehi's Bitters'' and ''Sobi's Mystic'' as notable examples. Personal life and education Biodun Stephen is married. She is an alumna of Obafemi Awolowo University, where she studied philosophy. After-which, she underwent practical film production training at London Film Academy. Career Biodun Stephen began her film-making career in 2014 with the release of ''The Visit (2015 Nigerian film), The Visit''. The film was praised for its minimal yet insightful cast, story and originality. It received two nominations at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in Lagos. During an interview with Tribune on various facets of her career, she recalled that acting was her "first love", but did ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aki And Pawpaw
''Aki and Pawpaw'' is a 2021 Nigerian comedy film co-produced by Play Network Studios and Film One Entertainment. The comedy film directed by Biodun Stephen, written by Steph Boyo and Ozioma Ogbaji was a remake of the Aki na Ukwa 2002 comedic movie produced by Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme. It was released on 15 December 2021, showing in cinemas nationwide on 17 December 2021. The comedy stars Amaechi Muonagor, Amechi Muonagor, Real Warri Pikin, Blessing Jessica Obasi, Charles Inojie, Chioma Okafor, Uti Nwachukwu, Toyin Abraham, Stan Nze, Juliet Ibrahim, and Francis Sule. Synopsis Aki and Pawpaw accidentally fall into fame and wealth they craved for through the help of social media with one of their tricks and now must deal with the problems that come from wealth and fame. Cast * Chinedu Ikedieze * Osita Iheme * Toyin Abraham * Amaechi Muonagor * Real Warri Pikin * Uti Nwachukwu * Stan Nze * MC Lively * Beverly Osu * Juliet Ibrahim * Hanks Anuku * Chioma Okafor Awards a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
30 Days In Atlanta
''30 Days in Atlanta'' is a 2014 Nigerian romantic comedy film written by Patrick "Koinage" Nnamani, produced by Ayo Makun and directed by Robert Peters. The movie was shot in two locations in Lagos and Atlanta (United States of America). It premiered on 31 October 2014. It was recognized as the highest-grossing film of all time in Nigerian cinemas in 2015, although the film was met with mixed critical reviews. Plot Akpos wins a month-long trip to Atlanta, Georgia and invites his cousin Richard to come along. Upon arrival, they run into their old friend Okiemute, who takes them out to dinner. Akpos meets the beautiful Kimberly and wishes to ask her out, but Okiemute warns him that Kimberly's father is very controlling. Kimberly, Akpos, and Richard run into each other again at an environmentalism conference, where Akpos makes a few awkwardly funny remarks. Kimberly, however, is more interested in Richard. She gives Richard her phone number and they leave just in time for her fath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramsey Nouah
Ramsey Nouah (born Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr.; 19 December 1970) is a Nigerian actor and director. He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2010 for his performance in the movie '' The Figurine''. He made his directorial debut with the film '' Living in Bondage: Breaking Free'' in 2019 and also went on to direct Nollywood classic '' Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story'' which is a remake of ''Rattlesnake'' (1995). Early life Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr. was born in Lagos on December 19, 1970, to an Israeli Jewish father and a Yoruba mother who hails from Owo, Ondo State. He grew up in Surulere, Lagos, where he attended Atara Primary School and Community Grammar School. He received a diploma in Mass Communications at the University of Lagos, after which he pursued a career in acting. Career Ramsey Nouah started acting in the early 1990s because he needed money for his General Certificate Education ( GCE). His acting career kicked off when he starre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breaking Free
"Breaking Free" is a song from the Disney Channel Original Movie ''High School Musical''. It also appears on the soundtrack of the same name. It is sung by Drew Seeley, Zac Efron, and Vanessa Hudgens. It was also released as a single on June 8, 2006. On June 21, 2006, it was certified as a Gold single by the RIAA for sales of over 500,000. The song subsequently appeared on Vanessa Hudgens' compilation album, ''A Musical Tribute'' and appears on the Disney compilation album, ''Disney Channel Playlist'', which was released on June 9, 2009. Context While Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez face prejudice from the basketball and scholastic teams, respectively, they both decide that they can pursue their secret dream of performing in a high school musical. The song is sung during the film's climax when Troy and Gabriella participate in the callbacks in front of the entire student body. In-universe, the duet is written and composed by Kelsi Nielsen for the second act of the ''Twink ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10 Days In Sun City
''10 days in Sun City'' is a 2017 Nigerian romantic action comedy film which premiered on 17 June 2017. It is executively produced by AY Makun, who is also a lead character in the film. It is directed by Adze Ugah, written by Kehinde Ogunlola and produced by Darlington Abuda. The film is the third installment in the ''Akpos Adventure'' franchise and was shot at locations in Lagos and Johannesburg, South Africa. The film tells the story of an aspiring beauty queen who was brought to stardom, and in the process, had to pay the price of losing her peace and joy by denouncing her fiancé, who happened to be her manager as well. She was on the verge of being enslaved by her God Father when he got dealt with by some of the people he had deprived of benefits in time past. It explains that true love conquers all, irrespective of barriers or challenges encountered. Cast * Richard Mofe-Damijo as Otunba Williams * Adesua Etomi as Bianca * AY Makun as Akpos * Mercy Johnson as Monica * Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Trip To Jamaica
''A Trip to Jamaica'' is a 2016 Nigerian comedy drama film directed by Robert Peters starring Ayo Makun, Funke Akindele, Nse Ikpe Etim and Dan Davies. The film tells a story about the adventures of a newly engaged couple in their relatives residence outside Nigeria, and how the secrets of their host led to the eventual breakup of their union amidst the culture shock of the new country and living with upper-class citizens. Though a huge box office success, breaking the record set by ''30 Days in Atlanta'' for the highest-grossing Nigerian film, it received mainly mixed to negative reviews from critics. The movie had its worldwide premiere on 25 September 2016 in Lagos State. The event featured a celebrity football game involving ex-internationals, like Kanu Nwankwo, Jay Jay Okocha, Peter Rufai, Joseph Yobo and Stephen Appiah. Plot The film starts with an Akpos (Ayo Makun) proposing to Bola (Funke Akindele) on phone through a live telecast during the annual One Lagos Fiest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Your Excellency (film)
''Your Excellency'' is a 2019 Nigerian political satire drama comedy film written and directed by Funke Akindele on her directorial debut. The film stars Akin Lewis and Funke Akindele in the lead roles. The film had its theatrical release across 50 theatres on 13 December 2019 and opened to positive reviews from critics. The film became a box office success and became the fourth highest grossing Nigerian film for the year 2019. Cast * Akin Lewis as Chief Olalekan Ajadi * Funke Akindele as Kemi Ajadi * Kemi Lala Akindoju as Lina * Shafy Bello as Laide Ajadi * Kunle Coker as Mallam Ali * Eku Edewor as Eki Adua-Evans * Alex Ekubo as Kachi * Osas Ighodaro as Candy * Oreka Godis as Karen * Ini Dima-Okojie As Mimi * Helen Paul as Freda * Falz as AK Famzy * Deyemi Okanlawon as Michael Idehen * Toni Tones as Stephanie * Emmanuel ‘EmmaOMG’ Edunjobi as Pastor Leke * Aletile ‘Seyi Law’ Lawrence as Fred * Bimbo Manuel As Prof Idehen * Chigul as Madam Echejile * Ikechukwu Onunak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moses Inwang
Moses Inwang (born 31 January 1978) is a Nigerian film director, producer, editor and screenwriter best known for classic films in the Nollywood mainstream that speak to societal ills and nagging live issues rarely documented in Nigerian movies. Inwang's first outstanding recognition came in 2012 when he directed the psychological thriller ''Torn'', also produced by him, and released in cinemas nationwide in 2013. With multiple nominations, award and recognition bagged from that movie, he went on to direct and produce other hits like Damage, Cold Feet, ''Stalker'', Last 3 digits, '' Alter Ego'', Crazy People, American Driver'', Unroyal and lastly ''Merry Men 2''; Ayo Makun (AY)’s blockbuster film, which emerged the 2nd highest-grossing movie of 2019 in Nigeria with a sum of 240 million.'' With a career spanning over two decades, Sneezemankind as he is popularly addressed got his first film credit in 1998 when he co-produced ''Two Good Men''. By 2004 he started his prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
