Nollywood actress and filmmaker Wumi Toriola is making waves in the Nigerian film industry, as her latest movie sets her on a path to rival industry giant Funke Akindele at the box office. Toriola recently announced that her film, currently screening across cinemas in Nigeria, has surpassed ₦100 million in earnings.
The movie achieved the title of the highest opening for a non-holiday film and topped records for its distributor, marking a significant milestone for the actress.
In a heartfelt post on her social media, Toriola expressed immense gratitude to her fans, who played a key role in the movie’s success. She encouraged others to watch the film, “Queenlateefah,” promising they would not regret the experience.
“Gratitude overload. Our movie just hit a staggering ₦100 million at the box office. We’re beyond thankful to all our incredible Nigerian fans and everyone who has experienced the magic on the big screen. To those who haven’t, please watch *Queenlateefah*, we promise you won’t regret it,” she wrote.
Fans and fellow celebrities quickly flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages. Notable reactions included Kie Kie, who wrote, “HIGHEST EVER!!!! E sweet me!” and Mo Bimpe, who shared, “Oluwa seun. Big congratulations sis.”
While Toriola celebrates her success, Funke Akindele remains the highest-grossing Nollywood actress, director, and producer in Nigeria. Her last three projects—*A Tribe Called Judah*, *Battle On Buka Street*, and *Omo Ghetto: The Saga*—hold the top three positions for highest-grossing movies in the country. Akindele’s most recent record-breaking achievement was crossing ₦1 billion with *A Tribe Called Judah* in 2023.
