Farmer’s Bride, directed by Adebayo Tijani and Jack’enneth Opukeme, has reached another milestone, grossing ₦113.6 million since its release. The film’s producers and distributors, FilmOne Studios, made the announcement, expressing gratitude to audiences in Nigeria and Ghana for their overwhelming support.
“100m in the bag! Kicking off this new week with this mega-milestone. Thank you Nigeria and Ghana for the love and support you’ve shown this movie. Farmer’s Bride is still showing in all cinemas. Don’t miss this number-one movie!” the post read.
Earlier in the month, Farmer’s Bride had already raked in ₦89 million within just 12 days of release. During its opening weekend, the film earned ₦37 million, making it the second highest-grossing movie of that weekend after Queen Lateefah. The movie also set the record for the highest Nollywood opening weekend for an 18-rated film in 2024 and the 4th highest for the year overall.
Set in 1980s Ibadan, Farmer’s Bride follows the story of Odun, a wealthy but lonely farmer, who marries a young bride named Funmi. Their marriage faces difficulties as Funmi struggles to find happiness and eventually embarks on a forbidden affair with Odun’s nephew. The consequences of this betrayal spiral into a haunting tale filled with love, betrayal, and supernatural elements.
The film features a star-studded cast, including Tobi Bakre, Gbubemi Ejeye, Femi Branch, Mercy Aigbe, Efe Irele, and Wumi Toriola.