The Return of Jenifa is a 2011 Nigerian comedy drama film.[2] The film was produced by Funke Akindele, who was also starred as the titular character, reprising her role from the prequel, Jenifa (2008). It was directed by Muhydeen Ayinde.[3] Within a week of its October 7th release in 2011, the film became the fastest grossing Nollywood film of all time.[4] As of 2024, it ranks 96th on the list of highest grossing Nigerian films.

The Return of Jenifa
Directed byMuhydeen Ayinde
Written byFunke Akindele
Produced byFunke Akindele
StarringFunke Akindele
Denrele Edun
Rukky Sanda
Yinka Quadri
Helen Paul
Ireti Osayemi
Mercy Aigbe
Eldee
Ronke Ojo
Antar Laniyan
Tope Adebayo
CinematographyD.J. Tee
Distributed byOlasco Films and Records
Release date
  • 23 September 2011 (2011-09-23)[1]
Running time
172 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguagesYoruba, English

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References

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  1. ^ "Funke Akindele returns with Jenifa'". 15 July 2011. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  2. ^ "FUNKE AKINDELE RETURNS IN SEPTEMBER WITH 'THE RETURN OF JENIFA'".
  3. ^ adefaye (2011-10-20). "Return of Jenifa grosses N10m in 7days". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
  4. ^ https://www.modernghana.com/nollywood/17691/return-of-jenifa-hits-the-dvd-market.html
  5. ^ The Return of Jenifa hits Nigerian cinemas in August 2011
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