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Kayode Kasum’s theatrical title Ajosepo is on track to hit N100M
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Taking advantage of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, the drama-filled title was able to dominate the big screens with N50.4M in 5 days (April 10th – 14th)
The plot of Ajosepo is a story of love, reconciliation and the dynamics of a Nigerian family. Set on the eve of Dapo’s wedding to Tani, Brothers Jide and Dapo stumble upon an awkward situation involving their father and Tani’s aunt.
Cast in the visually engaging film are Mike Afolarin, Timini Egbuson, Tomike Adeoye, Bisola Aiyeola, Yemi Solade, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Itele the icon, Mercy Aigbe, Kanaga JNR, Muyiwa Ademola, Lizzy Jay.
Moon Sighting and the Holiday Bonus
The sighting of the moon determines whether the Ramadan fast for the Muslim faithful will end. For the year 2024, the crescent moon was declared not sighted in Saudi Arabia, therefore, Eid-El-Fitr was celebrated on Wednesday, 10th April 2024.
This meant the Federal Government extended the Eid-El-Fitr holiday to Thursday, April 11, 2024, in addition to the earlier declared 9th and 10th April, to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
This extended holiday gave a great advantage for moviegoers to troop out and resulted in a strong opening demand for Ajosepo. In comparison to the last titles, see below the last three theatrical titles fared at the box office.
Afamefuna: N21.71M in 7 days
Something Like Gold: N18.75M in 7 days
Love, Lust and Other Things: N15.04M in 7 days
Ajosepo: N50.4M in 5 Days
In Summary
With the holiday rush over, can Ajosepo stand on its legs to push its N100M milestone as fast as possible before a new theatrical competition comes up?
These are the trajectories box office we are currently tracking. Stay tuned with us on socials.
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