Versatile Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has achieved remarkable milestones with her cinema debut, Queen Lateefah. The movie has shattered several records and cemented its place in the annals of Nollywood history.
Taking to Instagram, Wumi shared a celebratory post detailing the accolades her film has received. Queen Lateefah holds an impressive list of achievements:
- Highest Grossing Nollywood Release for a Non-Festive Period
- Highest Opening Weekend for a Non-Holiday Season
- 7th Highest Grossing Film of All Time in Nollywood
- Highest Grossing September Release of All Time
These feats contributed to the film grossing a staggering ₦365.4 million at the box office.
Wumi expressed her heartfelt gratitude to her fans, affectionately called “Laterfanzz,” for their unwavering support, love, and dedication. In her words:
“Thank you to all the incredible Nigerians and Laterfanzz who made Queen Lateefah a massive success during its cinema run.
Hitting 365.4 million at the box office and ranked as the 7th highest grossing Nollywood title of all time.
This was all possible because of your unwavering support. Your love and dedication mean the world to us!”
Wumi Toriola announced Queen Lateefah in grand style, revealing a star-studded cast that included Kunle Remi, Nancy Isime, Madam Saje, and herself. The actress also celebrated the completion of the project, expressing her gratitude to God and the production crew for their tireless efforts.
The film’s success not only highlights Wumi’s versatility as an actress but also her prowess as a filmmaker.
Adding to her achievements, Wumi Toriola recently received the Box Office Champion 2024 award from the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB). This prestigious honor recognizes her outstanding contribution to Nollywood’s cinematic excellence through her debut project.
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