A month after its release, Kayode Kasum’s comedy-drama film, “Ajosepo,” continues to lead the Nigerian box office. According to the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), “Ajosepo” maintained its top position in the box office rankings even after a month of its release.
CEAN’s report on the top 20 films exhibited in Nigeria, published on Friday, May 11, 2024, provided updated figures for the week from May 3 to May 9, 2024. “Ajosepo” garnered ₦50.4 million in its first five days of release (April 10 to April 14). It maintained its top spot with a weekly earning of ₦35.5 million (May 3 to May 9), bringing its total gross to ₦189.2 million.
The movie portrays the story of Dapo and Tani, played by Mike Afolarin and Tomike Adeoye, respectively.
They navigate through family tensions and unexpected revelations during their wedding preparations. Kayode Kasum directed the film. It features Timini Egbuson, Yemi Solade, and Ronke Oshodi Oke.
Ranked fourth on the box office chart is the sports-themed Nollywood movie “Aburo.” It earned ₦13.1 million in the week. The movie’s total gross now stands at ₦16.2 million.
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Ranked fourth on the box office chart is the sports-themed Nollywood movie “Aburo.” It earned ₦13.1 million in the week. The movie’s total gross now stands at ₦16.2 million.
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The Yoruba film “Blacksmith: Alagbede,” initially holding third place, dropped to fifth place with a weekly earning of ₦9.5 million, accumulating a total of ₦44.6 million.
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“Beast of Two Worlds (Ajakaju),” a Yoruba epic film, earned ₦5.5 million in the week. This placed it at number seven on the chart with a total gross of ₦247.2 million, following its ₦101.2 million opening weekend.
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“Saving Onome sits at number 11, with a total gross of ₦42.5 million and a weekly earning of ₦1.9 million. Dimeji Ajibola directed the film.
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Lastly, “All is Fair in Love” is positioned at number 18. It earned a weekly total of ₦6,000 and has grossed ₦131.5 million overall, according to CEAN’s disclosure.