Top 5 highest grossing Nigerian films

Nollywood, the biggest film industry in Africa, keeps attracting people around the world with its different stories and lively culture. The most popular Nigerian movies show how the industry is growing. Each film breaks new records and makes Nollywood an important part of movies around the world. These are the five most successful Nigerian films that have gained popularity, received positive reviews, and generated significant box office earnings.

A Tribe Called Judah 

A Tribe Called Judah is a Nigerian movie from 2023 made by Funke Akindele. It has a great cast, including Timini Egbuson, Jide Kene Achufusi, and Nse Ikpe Etim. The movie was shown in theaters all over Nigeria on December 15, 2023. Akindele has dedicated the movie to her mother who has passed away, taking ideas from her mother's life. It has made an impressive N1,060,711,491 at the box office, making it the highest-earning Nigerian movie ever.

Battle on Buka Street

Battle on Buka Street is a Nigerian comedy-drama movie released in 2022. It was directed by Funke Akindele and Tobi Makinde and was produced by Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network in collaboration with FilmOne Studios. The movie was released in the cinemas on December 16, 2022. The critics were very favorable of the film and it was commercially successful, grossing over 650 million naira. 

Omo Ghetto: The Saga

Directed by Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz, Omo Ghetto: The Saga is one of the most successful movie in Nigeria in terms of earnings. This follow-up story mixes funny and serious moments, focusing on twin sisters who have very different personalities and complicated lives. Its funny jokes, interesting story, and Akindele's great acting made it very popular and successful in Nigeria and other places. It grossed over 620 million naira, which is exactly 636,129,120.

The Wedding Party

The Wedding Party is one of the first popular Nigerian movies. It mixes love and humor while showing the fun and messy moments of a Nigerian wedding. This film, directed by Kemi Adetiba, made a lot of money at the box office and became a must-see because it showed Nigerian culture and family life. It made 452 million naira.

The Wedding Party 2

After the success of the first movie, The Wedding Party 2 took the story to a wedding in Dubai. This follow-up added more love and comedy, connecting with fans who wanted to see their favorite characters in new adventures. It became another hit at the movie theater, making the series a favorite in Nollywood. The follow-up movie didn’t make as much money as the first one, but it still earned a lot, totaling 433 million naira.