It’s a record-breaking year as Nigeria’s box office hits ₦7 billion in ticket sales, with over ₦1.7 million admissions recorded between January and September 2024.
In an official statement, The Nile Group announced these impressive achievements on their Instagram page, highlighting the significant growth in Nigerian cinema over the past three quarters. They shared, “RECORD BREAKING YEAR 2024. Nigeria’s box office hits ₦7B ticket sales with 1.7M+ admissions and still counting.”
Several films have contributed to this remarkable success, with top-grossing titles including:
- Ajosepo, Lakatabu, and Beast of Two Worlds: Each has surpassed the N200 million club.
- Queen Lateefah and Farmer’s Bride: Both achieved record-breaking opening weekends.
- HellBoy and Hounds of War: These films represent Hollywood’s successful foray into the Nigerian market.
- A Tribe Called Judah: This film alone made over N610 million in 2024.
As the year progresses into its final quarter, anticipation is building for a lineup of highly awaited blockbusters. Upcoming releases include:
- October: The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3
- November: Basketmouth’s A Ghetto Love Story
- December: Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa, AY Makun’s The Waiter, Mercy Aigbe’s Thin Line, and several others.
With these impressive figures and an exciting slate of upcoming films, Nigeria’s film industry continues to thrive and capture the attention of audiences both locally and internationally.