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The new Nigerian movie “Beast of Two Worlds” (“Ajakaju”) is a massive hit! This epic Yoruba film brought in a whopping ₦63.2 million during its opening weekend, according to official data released by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) on Thursday.
This is the highest opening weekend gross for any Nollywood movie released in 2024 so far! “Beast of Two Worlds” even managed to outperform the Hollywood blockbuster “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” which premiered at the same time but only earned ₦49.3 million in its opening weekend.
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“Beast of Two Worlds” is a collaboration between Anthill Studios and first-time producer, Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao. The movie tells the story of a desperate king who faces exile if he can’t produce a male heir.
In a risky move, he takes a new wife, but this decision brings chaos to his entire kingdom. The film is co-directed by Adebayo Tijani and Odunlade Adekola (who also plays the king). The star-studded cast includes Sola Sobowale, Femi Adebayo, Lateef Adedimeji, Mercy Aigbe, and many other popular Nollywood actors.
“Beast of Two Worlds” is the latest addition to a string of successful Nigerian epic films, following in the footsteps of hits like “Aníkúlápó,” “King of Thieves,” “Òrìṣà,” and “Jagun Jagun.”
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