“Everybody Loves Jenifa” is a 2024 Nigerian comedy-drama film and the latest installment in the popular “Jenifa” franchise. Directed and produced by Funke Akindele, who also stars in the lead role, the film was released in Nigerian cinemas on December 13, 2024.
The movie follows the life of Jenifa, a humorous and beloved character who runs a successful charity organization. Her world is turned upside down when a new neighbor, a seemingly charitable and morally ambiguous philanthropist named Lobster, moves into her estate and begins to outshine her. As Jenifa tries to maintain her authenticity and the trust of her community, she finds herself entangled in a web of rivalry, betrayal, and a dangerous drug-related controversy during a trip to Ghana. With her signature wit and resilience, Jenifa must navigate the chaos while staying true to who she is.
The film was a major commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Nigerian film of 2024 and the fastest to reach the ₦1 billion mark at the Nigerian box office.