This news captures the excitement surrounding the premiere of “Everybody Loves Jenifa”, the latest addition to the beloved Jenifa franchise.

The premiere event, hosted at Filmhouse Lekki IMAX in Lagos, was a glamorous affair attended by a star-studded cast and stylish guests. The movie, produced and led by Funke Akindele, continues the story of the hilarious and relatable character Jenifa, further building on the series’ legacy. Notable cast members include Nancy Isime, Patience Ozokwor, Stan Nze, and Falz, among others. The red carpet was alive with energy, as attendees showcased sophisticated fashion choices and mingled with stars.

The movie officially hits cinemas on December 13, 2024, bringing with it Jenifa’s unique charm and comedy to a wider audience. The Jenifa franchise, which began with Jenifa’s Diary in 2008, has expanded into a cultural phenomenon with spin-offs like Aiyetoro Town and Jenifa on Lockdown.

Adding to the celebration, legendary Afrobeats musician Lagbaja performed at the after-party, delighting fans with his classic hits. The premiere highlighted both the comedic and cultural significance of the franchise, setting the stage for what promises to be another box-office hit.

A little about the Movie

Jenifa , who lives in an estate where she is well loved for giving back to the society and organizing food/medical outreach through her NGO Jenifa Foundation), finds her position challenged when Lobster, her new neighbor, moves into the estate and also starts running an NGO. Lobster appears to be more loved than Jenifa by the estate occupants who are unaware of the fact that Lobster’s NGO is just a front for obtaining huge grants from international humanitarian organizations and using them for his own selfish interests. Despite Jenifa’s attempts to win back the hearts of the estate occupants, her actions are interpreted as jealousy. Amidst this, Jenifa travels to Ghana for a hair styling job with Adaku and Toyosi where they run into Shege , an old time fling who forces his way back into her life and joins them in their shortlet apartment. Their stay in Ghana takes a dangerous turn when they are confronted by a deadly drug baron demanding the return of a bag of drugs that was thrown into their apartment prior to their arrival. They are unable to find it in the room which Jenifa, Shege, Toyosi and Adaku all had access to. Accusing fingers are pointed at Shege who insists on his innocence. As they try to find the bag of drugs, their lives are at risk because the deadly drug gang are on their heels.