Nollywood actress, filmmaker, and realtor, Funke Akindele has emerged as the highest-grossing lead actress of 2024.
Gatekeepers News reports that this followed the huge success of her blockbuster film ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa.’ which grossed N1.125 billion at the box office.
FilmOne Entertainment, the prestigious movie distribution company in West Africa listed the top highest-grossing Nollywood lead and supporting actresses of 2024 in a post on Instagram on Monday.
The post reads, “These leading ladies have made box office history!!! From record shattering lead actresses to the attention gripping supporting roles.”
“As we unveil the Top 10 highest grossing Nollywood lead and supporting actresses of
2024. We celebrate their talent, grit and star power.”
“It’s almost here!! Brace up for the impact of the Official 2024 Box Office Year Book releasing today.”
The top 10 highest-grossing lead actresses of 2024 include:
1. Funke Akindele: ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’
(N1.125 billion)
2. Wunmi Toriola: ‘Queen Lateefah’ (N365 million)
3. Toyin Abraham: ‘Alakada: Bad and Boujee’ and ‘American Japa’ (N266 million)
4. Tomike Adeoye: ‘Ajosepo’ (N257 million)
5. Eniola Ajao: ‘Beast of Two Worlds: Ajakaju’
(N253 million)
6. Kehinde Bankole: ‘Funmilayo Ransom Kuti’ and ‘Blacksmith’ (N222 million)
7. Adunni Ade: ‘Lakatabu’ (N202 million)
8. Uche Montana: ‘Thinline,’ ‘The Betrayer,’ and ‘Silent Intruder’ (N186 million)
9. Regina Daniel: ‘The Waiter’
10. Gbubemi Ejeye: ‘Farmer’s Bride’ (N167 million)
Omotunde Adebowale and Juliana Olayode topped the supporting actress category, followed by Mercy Aigbe in second place and Bukunmi Adeaga Ilori in third place.
