Everybody Loves Jenifa

Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024)

What could go wrong?

Jenifa finds her world turned upside down when a new neighbor arrives, winning over the community with his seemingly charitable deeds. As she strives to maintain her authenticity and the trust of those around her, she is drawn into a web of rivalry, unexpected betrayals, and a drug-related controversy that threatens to upend her life. With her signature wit and resilience, Jenifa must navigate the chaos while staying true to who she is.

Date of release
2024-11-13
TMDB
7.5 / 10 (2)
Runtime
2h 15m
Genres
Action, Comedy
Director
Funke Akindele, Tunde Olaoye

Casting

Interesting facts

Everybody Loves Jenifa is a 2024 Nigerian comedy drama film directed by Funke Akindele, Tunde Olaoye and produced by Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network and Olayemi Oshodi. Starring Akindele, Nancy Isime, Stan Nze, Lateef Adedimeji, Falz, Layi Wasabi, Jackie Appiah, Omowumi Dada, Chimezie Imo, Tope Tedela and Patience Ozokwor, the film is distributed by FilmOne Distributions. It recounts the story Jenifa as she confronts the challenges posed by a new neighbor who threatens to outshine her charity organisation.

Production

In April 2024, Funke Akindele officially announced the development of Everybody Loves Jenifa, a spinoff from the acclaimed Jenifa franchise. The project was conceived as a continuation of the series' legacy while introducing fresh perspectives and heightened stakes for the titular character.

Akindele expressed her ambition for the film by setting a box-office target of ₦5 billion, a bold declaration that underscored her confidence in the story's appeal. Shortly after the announcement, returning and new cast members were revealed, including Nancy Isime, Stan Nze, and Patience Ozokwor, alongside long-time collaborators like Falz and Omowunmi Dada.

During the production of Everybody Loves Jenifa, efforts were made to create a visually engaging experience for viewers. For one scene, an entire house was lit to achieve the desired effect, requiring the use of specialised lighting techniques and equipment. The production and post-production teams collaborated to integrate on-set lighting with digital enhancements during post-production, aiming to align the visuals with the film's narrative.

The casting process combined established names from the Jenifa series with new faces to add fresh dynamics to the narrative. Funke Akindele reprised her iconic role as Jenifa, while Stan Nze joined the cast as Lobster, Jenifa's rival. The inclusion of Adedimeji Lateef and Jackie Appiah brought further star power to the ensemble.

Principal photography commenced in early 2024, with Nigeria serving as the primary filming location . The production involved a team of 100 cast and crew members. Key scenes were filmed at Amen Estate in Lagos, Nigeria, as well as in Kumasi and Accra, Ghana, to capture the film's diverse settings. The cinematography was led by John Njaga Demps, while Valentine Chukwuma handled the editing.

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