Jenifa

2008 Nigerian comedy-drama film

  • 2008 (2008)
CountryNigeriaLanguageYoruba

Jenifa is a 2008 Nigerian comedy-drama film starring Funke Akindele. The film received four nominations at the 2009 Africa Movie Academy Awards which includes Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Original Soundtrack and Best Nigerian Film. Akindele won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in this film.[1][2][3][4]

The film is the first installment in what has become a very popular franchise in Nigeria. A sequel was released in 2011, and a television series adaption was launched in 2014.

See also

References

  1. ^ Ajayi, Segun (11 April 2009). "Nollywood in limbo as Kenya, South Africa rule AMAA Awards". Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2 January 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
  2. ^ Okon-Ekong, Nseobong (10 July 2010). "Funke (jenifa) Akindele - How to Lose Your Name to a Character". AllAfrica.com. AllAfrica Global Media. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
  3. ^ Amatus, Azuh (10 April 2009). "AMAA 2009: How Nollywood took the back seat". Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 March 2011.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "AMAA Nominees and Winners 2009". Lagos, Nigeria: Africa Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 5 April 2011. Retrieved 8 March 2011.

External links

  • Jenifa at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata


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