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October’s finale brings a Nollywood Box Office milestone.
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Wunmi Toriola’s cinema debut as a producer, Queen Lateefah, has become the highest-grossing Nollywood title of 2024 so far, grossing N289 million marking a significant milestone in her filmmaking career and closing out the October box office window.
Queen Lateefah, co-produced by Captain of the Sea Productions, is currently turning heads as 2024’s highest-grossing Nollywood film dethroned Kayode Kasum’s Ajosepo which held the rank with N257.25M in ticket sales.
Directed by Adeoluwa Owu, the film tells the story of Lateefah Adeleke, a businesswoman who strives to elevate her social status, only to have her facade shattered when she meets Jide Rhodes, a successful businessman who challenges her self-image.
This rom-com’s success has not only made it the top-earning film of the year but also the most successful romantic comedy in Nollywood, with a star-studded cast featuring Wunmi Toriola, Kunle Remi, Femi Adebayo, Nancy Isime, and Broda Shaggi.
Top 5 Box Office 18th -20th October
5. Joker: Folie à Deux
Joker: Folie à Deux is a 2024 psychological thriller with a musical twist, directed by Todd Phillips, and serves as a sequel to the acclaimed Joker (2019). Starring Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic Joker and Lady Gaga as his love interest Lee Quinzel, the film blends psychological tension with musical elements, creating a unique spin on the DC character’s story. Zazie Beetz and Leigh Gill return to their roles, with new additions like Brendan Gleeson and Catherine Keener.
Produced by Warner Bros. and Joint Effort, the film has already made waves at the box office, grossing $56.8 million in its second week of release.
4. 3 Working Days
In Jerry Ossai’s latest thriller, a desperate man storms a bank, taking staff and customers hostage in a frantic attempt to resolve his delayed transaction. Unbeknownst to him, a notorious gang also has plans to rob the same bank, leading to a tense and chaotic standoff. The star-studded cast includes Nollywood actors such as Bolaji Ogunmola, Deyemi Okanlawon, Femi Adebayo, Nancy Isime, and more. Released on October 18th, 2024, the film opened to strong box office numbers, grossing N10.1 million in just a few days.
3.Farmers Bride
Set in 1980s Ibadan, Jack’enneth Opukeme and Adebayo Tijani deliver a captivating drama about a wealthy but lonely farmer who marries a young bride, Funmi, in search of companionship. Their marriage, however, quickly becomes troubled as Funmi, dissatisfied with her life, begins a secretive and dangerous affair. Starring Mercy Aigbe, Tobi Bakre, and Femi Branch, the film explores themes of love, loneliness, and betrayal. Released on September 27th, 2024, it resonated with audiences and went on to gross an impressive N133.5 million in just three weeks.
2.Queen Lateefah
Queen Lateefah, produced by Wunmi Toriola Productions alongside Captain of the Sea Productions, has taken Nollywood by storm, emerging as the highest-grossing film of 2024 with an impressive ₦259 million in earnings 5 weeks after release. Directed by Adeoluwa Owu, the movie explores the life of Lateefah Adeleke, a businesswoman striving to elevate her social standing. Her carefully crafted image begins to crumble when she crosses paths with Jide Rhodes, a successful businessman who exposes the stark differences between her outward persona and her reality. Boasting a stellar cast, including Wunmi Toriola, Kunle Remi, Femi Adebayo, Nancy Isime, and Broda Shaggi, Queen Lateefah blends drama and romantic comedy, captivating audiences with its engaging storyline and powerful performances.
1.The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3
The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3, the latest chapter in the popular Wives on Strike series, takes a more intense and dramatic turn compared to its predecessors. Written by Cheta Chukwu and directed by Omoni Oboli, this installment dives into the harrowing journey of a mother as she ventures into a dangerous world to rescue her kidnapped son. Unlike the lighter comedic tones of the earlier films, this sequel balances gripping action with its traditional social commentary. Featuring a star-studded cast including Omoni Oboli, Uche Jombo, Hilda Dokubo, and Chioma Chukwuka, the film raked in an impressive N28.2 million during its opening weekend, showing its strong appeal at the box office.
In Summary
Queen Lateefah has performed amazing double-digit in sales since its September debut and is firing on to cross the N300M mark in record time
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