The Nigerian movie scene is heating up with two blockbuster releases slated for December, starring Nollywood powerhouses Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. Both actresses are set to deliver cinematic magic, but it’s Funke’s star-studded project that has everyone buzzing.
Just days after Toyin announced the inclusion of juju music legend King Sunny Ade in her anticipated film, Alakada: Bad and Boujee, Funke turned the spotlight with the trailer launch of her upcoming movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa. The trailer, shared on Monday, sent fans into a frenzy as it featured appearances from legendary musicians Lagbaja and D’banj, alongside Nollywood icons Jide Kosoko, Lateef Adedimeji, Nancy Isime, and the evergreen Patience Ozokwor.
The excitement didn’t stop there—Funke dropped a teaser clip where Lagbaja’s iconic performance electrified the crowd, leaving viewers nostalgic and thrilled. She captioned the post with, “Ladies and Gentlemen! The official trailer of #EverybodyLovesJenifa,” drawing an outpouring of love and hilarious reactions online.
In a recent conversation, Funke highlighted D’banj’s influence on her globally recognized Jenifa brand, a collaboration that fans are eager to see play out on the big screen.
Social media erupted with comments, reflecting the collective anticipation:
- @iambangalee: “I must greet you, Jenifa lee.”
- @thesavvygirll: “Lagbaja!!!! This one is loudddddddd.”
- @kekeyous_: “Sege has finally put Jenifa in trouble. Love is wicked. Lagbaja and Dbanj follow join o. How I go take watch this movie like this?”
The trailer has already been viewed thousands of times, with fans praising it as the perfect escape from a challenging year. One user summed it up: “Abeg, na this kain movie we need to round up all the rogbodiyan wey we don de face since January.”
With two iconic actresses and a lineup of heavyweights, December’s movie lineup is shaping up to be one of Nollywood’s most exciting seasons yet. Will Funke’s Everybody Loves Jenifa outshine Toyin’s Alakada: Bad and Boujee? Fans can’t wait to find out!