One month since its debut, Kayode Kasum’s comedy-drama flick, “Ajosepo,” maintains its dominance at the Nigerian box office. The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) confirms that “Ajosepo” continues to hold the top spot in the box office rankings, even after a month in theaters.
As per CEAN’s latest report, covering the week from May 3 to May 9, 2024, “Ajosepo” amassed ₦50.4 million during its initial five days of release (April 10 to April 14). With a weekly earning of ₦35.5 million (May 3 to May 9), the film has now grossed a total of ₦189.2 million.
The movie revolves around Dapo and Tani, portrayed by Mike Afolarin and Tomike Adeoye, navigating family tensions and unforeseen revelations amidst their wedding preparations. Directed by Kayode Kasum, the film also stars Timini Egbuson, Yemi Solade, and Ronke Oshodi Oke.
Another noteworthy entry on the box office list is the sports-themed Nollywood production, “Aburo,” ranking fourth. It raked in ₦13.1 million in the past week, bringing its total earnings to ₦16.2 million.
Taking the fourth spot on the box office list is the sports-themed Nollywood film “Aburo.” It brought in ₦13.1 million over the week, bringing its overall earnings to ₦16.2 million.
After initially securing the third position, the Yoruba movie “Blacksmith: Alagbede” slipped to the fifth spot with a weekly revenue of ₦9.5 million, bringing its total earnings to ₦44.6 million.
In the past week, the Yoruba epic movie “Beast of Two Worlds (Ajakaju)” garnered ₦5.5 million in revenue. This positions it at number seven on the chart, with a cumulative gross of ₦247.2 million, following its impressive ₦101.2 million opening weekend.
“Saving Onome” holds the eleventh position on the chart, accumulating a total gross of ₦42.5 million, with a weekly earning of ₦1.9 million. The film was directed by Dimeji Ajibola.
Wrapping up the list, “All is Fair in Love” secures the 18th spot, with a weekly earning of ₦6,000. Overall, the film has amassed ₦131.5 million in gross revenue, as per CEAN’s report.
