The Nigerian box office had a stellar year in 2024, driven by a blend of Nollywood’s homegrown successes and Hollywood blockbusters.
With a total revenue of N4.91 billion generated by the top 10 highest-grossing films, the industry has shown immense growth and resilience.
These standout titles, which captured audiences both locally and internationally, have set a new benchmark for the year.
As 2024 wraps up, the final figures are still being tallied, with projections hinting at a historic N12 billion finish for the year.
December alone contributed over N2.8 billion to the box office, showing the massive demand for quality cinematic experiences. As we await the final box office figures, let’s take a look at the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2024 and how they’ve reshaped the landscape of Nigerian cinema.
Breaking all records, Everybody Loves Jenifa, directed by Funke Akindele, has become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2024, grossing an impressive N1.124 billion. The comedy-drama has charmed audiences with its hilarious yet heartwarming narrative, quickly rising to the top of the box office charts.
In just 19 days, the film surpassed the N1 billion milestone, achieving N1,034,091,220 by the end of December 2024, accounting for 40% of the December box office revenue. With 201,604 ticket admissions, it has set a new record as the fastest film to reach this revenue in the region, marking a significant achievement for Akindele as both the producer and director.
