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Queen Lateefah rakes in ₦350m, joins Nollywood’s top-earning movies

By Musa Adekunle

21 November 2024   |   6:14 pm

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Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola’s debut cinema production, Queen Lateefah, has smashed records, grossing  ₦350 million in just two months. The milestone places the film as the 7th highest-grossing Nollywood title of all time, cementing Toriola’s status as a rising force in the industry. This achievement builds on the movie's strong start when it grossed ₦150…

Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola’s debut cinema production, Queen Lateefah, has smashed records, grossing  ₦350 million in just two months.

The milestone places the film as the 7th highest-grossing Nollywood title of all time, cementing Toriola’s status as a rising force in the industry.

This achievement builds on the movie’s strong start when it grossed ₦150 million just 12 days after its premiere on September 27.

The film opened with a bang, earning ₦58 million in its first weekend and maintaining its position as the top-grossing title for two consecutive weekends.

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Co-produced by Wumi Toriola Productions and Captain of the Sea Productions, Queen Lateefah tells the story of Lateefah Adeleke, a 30-year-old businesswoman determined to rise through society’s ranks.

However, her carefully curated image begins to crumble when she meets Jide Rhodes, a businessman who uncovers the stark contrast between her projected lifestyle and reality.

Set against the backdrop of a modest upbringing with eccentric neighbours, Queen Lateefah explores themes of ambition, self-identity, and the price of living a facade.

The star-studded cast, featuring Kunle Remi, Femi Adebayo, Nancy Isime, and Broda Shaggi, has drawn audiences nationwide, contributing to the film’s remarkable box-office performance.

Announcing the latest figures, Toriola shared her excitement on social media:
“No 7 oooooooooooo

Queen Lateefah still waxing strong and shining bright!
Grossing ₦350M and 7th Highest Grossing Nollywood Tittle of All Time.
Big thank you to everyone who has seen this masterpiece; you guys are the best.

If you haven’t seen #QueenLateefah yet, today is a great day to see this beautiful story.
Lateefanzzzzzzz, you guys rock.”

Nigerian box office

The Nigerian box office record refers to the total earnings a film generates from ticket sales in cinemas across Nigeria. It serves as a measure of a movie’s commercial success and popularity within the country.

A Tribe Called Judah is the highest-grossing Nollywood film to date, earning over ₦1 billion in just three weeks:

Title: A Tribe Called Judah

Domestic gross: ₦1,404,187,806

Director: Adeoluwa Owu

Producer: Funke Akindel

A Tribe Called Judah tells the story of a single mother with five sons from five different fathers who plan to rob a mall.

Other top-grossing Nollywood films include:

Battle on Buka Street: Domestic gross of ₦668,423,056

Omo Ghetto: The Saga: Domestic gross of ₦636,129,120

The Wedding Party: Domestic gross of ₦452,288,605

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: Grossed 934 million Naira in 2022

The Woman King: Grossed 462 million Naira in 2022

Lakatabu: A Yoruba-language film that grossed over N200 million in Nigeria