Nollywood: Alakada, Unhealthy & Boujee grosses N285.9 million in 14 days 

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 formidable N285.9 million inside simply two weeks of its launch.

In keeping with 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 sequence. The star-studded solid contains 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 girl from a modest background who makes use of elaborate lies and social media glamor to navigate excessive society. By her journey, Yetunde grapples with self-acceptance and the pressures of sustaining her fabricated on-line persona.

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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, participating storyline, and robust performances have drawn crowds, cementing its place as one of many highest-grossing Nollywood movies of the vacation season.

• Toyin Abraham’s manufacturing firm spearheaded the undertaking, which marks the fifth installment within the Alakada franchise. The movie encompasses a particular cameo by Nigerian music legend King Sunny Ade, fulfilling Abraham’s long-held dream.
• She celebrated the milestone on social media, sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of the 78-year-old singer’s involvement.
• The movie brings collectively an eclectic mixture of Nollywood stars and musicians, together with Bimbo Ademoye as Rebecca, Ini Edo because the enigmatic Madam Sharon, and Odunlade Adekola because the street-smart Brother Jide. The characters’ comedic and dramatic arcs supply a wealthy, entertaining expertise for audiences.
• Alakada: Unhealthy & Boujee follows the success of earlier movies within the franchise, reminiscent of Alakada Reloaded (2017) which had a home gross of N74,331,349 and Destiny of Alakada (2020) which grossed over N100 million inside 53 days of its launch. Toyin Abraham’s means to mix humor with relatable narratives has solidified her as a number one voice in Nollywood.

With its sturdy efficiency and enthusiastic viewers reception, Alakada: Unhealthy & Boujee is poised to set new information for Nollywood, persevering with to raise the business on a world stage.