Jenifa | |
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Directed by | Muhydeen S. Ayinde |
Produced by | Olatunji Balogun |
Starring | Funke Akindele Iyabo Ojo Ronke Odusanya Eniola Badmus Mosunmola Filani Ireti Osayemi Tope Adebayo |
Cinematography | Moroof Fadairo |
Edited by | Abiodun Adeoye |
Music by | Fatai Izebe |
Production company | Scene One Productions |
Distributed by | Olasco Films Nig. Ltd. |
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Country | Nigeria |
Language | Yoruba |
Jenifa is a 2008 Nigerian comedy-drama film starring Funke Akindele. The film won Akindele the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the 2009 Africa Movie Academy Awards. Other AMAA nominations included Best Nigerian Film, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Best Original Soundtrack.[1][2][3][4]
The film was the first installment in what evolved into a popular Nigerian franchise.[5] A feature sequel, The Return of Jenifa, was released in 2011 and a soft reboot television series, Jenifa's Diary, was launched in 2015. The original series was followed by two sequels, Aiyetoro Town (2019) and Jenifa on Lockdown (2021).[6][7] Jenifa Spell, an educative spelling app was released in 2019.[8] Everybody Loves Jenifa, the third feature film of the franchise, was released in Nigerian cinemas on December 13, 2024.[9]
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References
- ^ Ajayi, Segun (11 April 2009). "Nollywood in limbo as Kenya, South Africa rule AMAA Awards". Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
- ^ Okon-Ekong, Nseobong (10 July 2010). "Funke (jenifa) Akindele - How to Lose Your Name to a Character". AllAfrica.com. AllAfrica Global Media. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
- ^ Amatus, Azuh (10 April 2009). "AMAA 2009: How Nollywood took the back seat". Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 March 2011.[permanent dead link ]
- ^ "AMAA Nominees and Winners 2009". Lagos, Nigeria: Africa Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 5 April 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
- ^ "Nigerian Filmmaker Funke Akindele Knows She Can Break Her Own Record | OkayAfrica". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Ntombela, Tshepiso (11 June 2021). "REVIEW: Jenifa on Lockdown - Wits Vuvuzela". Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Funke Akindele returns with". Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ Suleiman, Musa (21 November 2019). "Funke Akindele Launches "Jenifa Spells", an Educative Spelling App". Techawk. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "Funke Akindele Unveils Poster for "Everybody Loves Jenifa" Coming out December 13". Retrieved 9 November 2024.
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