Jaiye Kuti’s Jayeola Monje: The Anniversary Rakes in N20.7m at Nigerian Box Office

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Jaiye Kuti, has recorded a major box office success as her latest film, Jayeola Monje: The Anniversary, grossed more than N20.7 million in cinemas across Nigeria.

The milestone was announced in Lagos through a collaborative Instagram post by the actress and the film’s distributor, Nile Entertainment, highlighting the movie’s impressive performance since its theatrical release on May 22.

According to the statement, the achievement reflects the overwhelming support the production has received from cinema audiences nationwide. The team expressed appreciation to moviegoers for embracing the project and contributing to its growing success at the box office.

Encouraging more viewers to experience the film, the producers noted that Jayeola Monje: The Anniversary is still showing in cinemas across the country and urged fans to invite family and friends to watch the production on the big screen.

Directed by Oluwale Adebayo, the film follows the intertwined lives of Jaye and Dotun, whose relationship becomes entangled in a mysterious spiritual covenant that alters the course of their destiny in unexpected ways.

The movie boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring prominent Nollywood stars, including Wasiu Pasuma, Femi Adebayo, Bimbo Oshin, Antar Laniyan, Ibrahim Yekini, Faithia Williams, and popular content creator Maryam Apaokagi-Greene.

Industry stakeholders say the film’s commercial success underscores the growing strength of Nigeria’s cinema industry, with audiences increasingly embracing locally produced stories driven by compelling narratives and star-studded casts.

As Jayeola Monje: The Anniversary continues its run in theatres nationwide, the cast and crew have described the box office feat as a significant moment for the production, expressing optimism that the earnings will climb even higher in the coming weeks.