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These Are the Top 10 Highest-Grossing Nigerian Movies in 2024

By   Milcah   Tanimu

Nollywood has continued to set new benchmarks in 2024, with each month bringing fresh hits to the box office. Here are the top 10 highest-grossing Nigerian movies this year, based on Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) data:

1. **Queen Lateefah** (₦260M)
Directed by Adeoluwa Owu, this drama features Wumi Toriola as a high-society woman hiding a troubled past. The film broke records, earning over ₦57 million in its first weekend and continues to top the charts.

2. **Ajosepo** (₦257.2M)
Directed by Kayode Kasum, this comedy-drama centers around wedding tensions. With a star-studded cast, the movie quickly climbed to the second-highest-grossing film with ₦257.2 million.

3. **Ajakaju: Beasts of Two Worlds** (₦252.8M)
A Yoruba-language epic directed by Odunlade Adekola, telling the tale of a king’s search for an heir. It earned over ₦100 million in its first five days, solidifying its place in the top 3.

4. **Lakatabu** (₦202.2M)
Odunlade Adekola’s crime thriller captivated audiences with its intense storyline, earning a significant ₦168 million in July alone.

5. **Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti** (₦157M)
This biopic, led by Bolanle Austen-Peters, tells the story of a Nigerian activist and has become an audience favorite with a gross of ₦157 million.

6. **Muri & Ko** (₦136M)
This comedy-drama starring Kunle Remi and Bisola Aiyeola tells the story of a street hustler and earned ₦136 million after just a few weeks in cinemas.

7. **Blacksmith: Alagbede** (₦103.7M)
A Yoruba drama-comedy about a blacksmith’s love for a school teacher, the film grossed ₦103.7 million and won over fans with its unique storyline.

8. **All’s Fair in Love** (₦132M)
Produced by Deyemi Okanlawon, this romantic drama about two friends competing for the same woman earned a solid ₦132 million.

9. **What About Us** (₦103.7M)
Directed by Kayode Kasum, this relationship drama earned ₦103.7 million and is well-regarded for its complex storyline.

10. **Farmer’s Bride** (₦138M)
Set in 1980s Ibadan, this tale of love and betrayal grossed ₦138 million and remains popular across Nigerian cinemas.

These films showcase Nollywood’s diversity and its ability to captivate audiences with fresh, compelling stories.

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