Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has expressed profound gratitude to her fans and supporters following the successful opening weekend of her new movie, Queen Lateefah, which grossed an impressive ₦57.7 million. This milestone marks the highest-ever opening weekend for a Nollywood film released by an independent distributor and achieved outside a holiday period.
Taking to Instagram, Toriola shared her excitement and appreciation, stating, “Grateful beyond words. Queen Lateefah just hit ₦57.7 million on its opening weekend! Thank you all for the love and support. Don’t miss out on this wonderful journey; grab your tickets now and join the adventure!”
The actress’s colleagues in the industry quickly joined in the celebration, with many leaving congratulatory messages on her post. Stan Nze, Mercy Aigbe, and Joke Jigan were among those who shared their excitement and admiration.
Earlier this month, Toriola celebrated another achievement as one of her YouTube movies reached 4 million views in just a month, showcasing her growing influence in the film industry.
Wumi Toriola’s success adds to the growing list of female filmmakers making waves in Nollywood. Earlier this year, Funke Akindele made history as the first Nigerian filmmaker to gross over ₦1 billion at the box office with her film A Tr!be Called Judah, which brought in over ₦1.4 billion. Similarly, Mercy Aigbe’s debut production, Ada Omo Daddy, was well-received, grossing ₦180.7 million and becoming the third highest-grossing movie in Nollywood history, showcasing the competitiveness and talent of women in the industry.
