‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ my most expensive film — Funke Akindele

Punch Nigeria · Hannah Johnson · 2026-11-03 19:17 UTC

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has revealed that 'Everybody Loves Jenifa' is the most expensive film she has produced, citing the cost of filming in Ghana and Nigeria and transporting cast and crew across borders.

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has revealed that ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ is the most expensive film she has produced, citing the cost of filming in Ghana and Nigeria and transporting cast and crew across borders.

The 49-year-old actress disclosed this during an interview with CNN Africa journalist, Larry Madowo, which started trending on Monday, where she shared insights on her career in filmmaking, success recorded and personal experiences.

Akindele said filming at the Safari Valley Resort in Ghana, alongside the logistics of moving her production team between the two countries, significantly increased the film’s production expenses.

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