Two of Nollywood’s biggest hits, Everybody Loves Jenifa by Funke Akindele and Alakada Bad & Boujee by Toyin Abraham, have collectively amassed an astounding ₦2 billion at the Nigerian box office.

In just 12 days Akindele’s feature surpassed the ₦1 billion mark. It’s a rare sight for Hollywood blockbusters, especially those from Disney, to struggle at the box office, let alone in multiple ...