Jenifa

Jenifa is a 2008 Nigerian comedy-drama film starring Funke Akindele. The film received four nominations at the 2009 Africa Movie Academy Awards which includes Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Original Soundtrack and Best Nigerian Film. Akindele won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in this film.^[1][2][3][4]

Jenifa
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.
Release date	2008 (2008)
Country	Nigeria
Language	Yoruba

The 2-part film is the first installment in what has become a very popular franchise in Nigeria. A sequel, The Return of Jenifa, was released in 2011 and a soft reboot television series, Jenifa's Diary, was launched in 2015. Everybody Loves Jenifa, the third feature film of the franchise, is set to be released in Nigerian cinemas on December 13, 2024.^[5]

See also

• List of Nigerian films of 2008

References

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Amatus, Azuh (10 April 2009). "AMAA 2009: How Nollywood took the back seat". Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 March 2011.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
4. "AMAA Nominees and Winners 2009". Lagos, Nigeria: Africa Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 5 April 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
5. "Funke Akindele Unveils Poster for "Everybody Loves Jenifa" Coming out December 13". Retrieved 9 November 2024.

External links

• Jenifa at IMDb