Jenifa
| Jenifa | |
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| Directed by | Muhydeen S. Ayinde |
| Produced by | Olatunji Balogun |
| Starring | Funke Akindele Iyabo Ojo Ronke Odusanya Eniola Badmus Mosunmola Filani Ireti Osayemi Tope Adebayo |
| Cinematography | Moroof Fadairo |
| Edited by | Abiodun Adeoye |
| Music by | Fatai Izebe |
Production company | Scene One Productions |
| Distributed by | Olasco Films Nig. Ltd. |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | Yoruba |
Jenifa is a 2008 Nigerian comedy-drama film starring Funke Akindele. The film received four nominations at the 2009 Africa Movie Academy Awards which includes Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Original Soundtrack and Best Nigerian Film. Akindele won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in this film.[1][2][3][4]
The 2-part film is the first installment in what has become a very popular franchise in Nigeria. A sequel, The Return of Jenifa, was released in 2011 and a soft reboot television series, Jenifa's Diary, was launched in 2015.
The tv series has two sequel Aiyetoro Town and Jenifa on Lockdown with Jenifa Spell; an interactive game launched in 2019.
Everybody Loves Jenifa, the third feature film of the franchise, is set to be released in Nigerian cinemas in December 2024.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Ajayi, Segun (11 April 2009). "Nollywood in limbo as Kenya, South Africa rule AMAA Awards". Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
- ^ Okon-Ekong, Nseobong (10 July 2010). "Funke (jenifa) Akindele - How to Lose Your Name to a Character". AllAfrica.com. AllAfrica Global Media. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
- ^ Amatus, Azuh (10 April 2009). "AMAA 2009: How Nollywood took the back seat". Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 March 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "AMAA Nominees and Winners 2009". Lagos, Nigeria: Africa Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 5 April 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
- ^ "Funke Akindele Unveils Poster for "Everybody Loves Jenifa" Coming out December 13". Retrieved 9 November 2024.
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