Nollywood actress and producer Toyin Abraham’s newest installment within the Alakada franchise, Alakada: Unhealthy & Boujee, has taken Nigerian cinemas by storm, raking in a powerful N285.9 million inside simply two weeks of its launch.
Based on field workplace stories, the movie grossed N150 million between December 27, 2024, and January 2, 2025, after already crossing the N100 million mark in its debut week.
Superior screenings forward of the official launch additional contributed N6.6 million, in addition to N58.6 million for its debut weekend-showing the movie’s pre-release buzz.
Directed by Adebayo Tijani and written by Toyin Abraham, Alakada: Unhealthy & Boujee is a 2024 comedy-drama that continues the beloved Alakada collection. The star-studded forged consists of Odunlade Adekola, Ini Edo, Bimbo Akintola, Ronke Odusanya, and Okusanya Lolade, with supporting roles from Yhemolee, IK Ogbonna, and Chimezie Imo.
The story follows Yetunde Animashaun, performed by Abraham, a younger lady from a modest background who makes use of elaborate lies and social media glamor to navigate excessive society. Via her journey, Yetunde grapples with self-acceptance and the pressures of sustaining her fabricated on-line persona.
Launched on December 20, 2024, by Filmone Distribution, the movie grossed N134 million in its opening week, solidifying its standing as a field workplace hit. Its sharp humor, partaking storyline, and robust performances have drawn crowds, cementing its place as one of many highest-grossing Nollywood movies of the vacation season.
With its robust efficiency and enthusiastic viewers reception, Alakada: Unhealthy & Boujee is poised to set new information for Nollywood, persevering with to raise the business on a worldwide stage.
