Nollywood Film Jayeola Monje Crosses N20.7 Million Milestone

Jaiye Kuti Box Office Success continues as her film Jayeola Monje: The Anniversary surpasses N20.7 million in Nigerian cinemas

Actress and filmmaker Jaiye Kuti, alongside distributor Nile Entertainment, announced in Lagos, that her latest Nollywood release, Jayeola Monje: The Anniversary, has grossed over N20.7 million in cinemas nationwide.

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The milestone was shared via a collaborative Instagram post, confirming the film’s strong performance at the Nigerian box office since its theatrical release on May 22.

The announcement described the earnings as a testament to audience support, with the production team expressing gratitude to cinema-goers across the country for what they called an overwhelming response.

The message, which quickly gained traction online, also encouraged viewers to continue watching the film, noting that it remains in cinemas nationwide.

It urged audiences to gather friends and experience the production on the big screen while it is still showing.

Directed by Oluwale Adebayo, the film explores the intertwined lives of Jaye and Dotun, whose relationship becomes shaped by a mysterious spiritual pact that influences their destiny in unexpected ways.

The ensemble cast features notable Nollywood figures including Wasiu Pasuma, Femi Adebayo, Bimbo Oshin, Antar Laniyan, Ibrahim Yekini, Faithia Williams and content creator Maryam Apaokagi-Greene, contributing to what has been described as a compelling and emotionally charged production.

Major Box Office milestone for Jaiye Kuti production adds to a growing list of Nollywood films achieving notable commercial performance in recent months, reflecting sustained audience interest in locally produced cinema.

Industry observers say the film’s performance highlights the continued expansion of Nigeria’s cinema market, with star-driven productions and strong storytelling drawing increased turnout from audiences.

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As Jayeola Monje: The Anniversary continues its run in theatres, the production team has described its performance as a powerful moment for both cast and crew, with expectations that earnings may rise further in the coming weeks.