Funke Akindele reveals why ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ cost so much to produce
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has revealed that Everybody Loves Jenifa is the most expensive film she has produced, citing the cost of filming in Ghana and Nigeria and transporting cast and crew between the two countries. The 49-year-old actress made the revelation in an interview with CNN Africa journalist Larry Madowo, which began […]
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has revealed that her film Everybody Loves Jenifa is the most expensive she has produced, due to the costs of filming in both Ghana and Nigeria, as well as the expenses associated with transporting the cast and crew between the two countries. Filming took place at Safari Valley Resort in Ghana, which is a costly location for production.
Despite the high production costs, the film performed well at the box office, grossing approximately N1.88 billion in Nigeria after its release on December 13, 2024. Akindele, who directs and produces the film, also discussed her filmmaking process, which involves building sets from scratch rather than using existing locations or people's homes.
The character of Jenifa, played by Nancy Isime, was inspired by a village girl who dreams of success in the city, despite her limited education and unconventional English.
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