Author: Shalom Tewobola

The dimly lit cinema fills with the familiar sound of chewing popcorn. Yet, something less familiar mingles in the room: gasps, then a loud applause, as credits roll on Everybody Loves Jenifa. A decade ago, this same cinema hall in Lagos might have been half-empty, showing the latest Hollywood blockbuster. Today, it’s brimming with Nigerians eager to see their own stories and stars take the big screen. Much like how Kunle Afolayan’s The Figurine marked a cultural shift in 2009, Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham redefined our cinema culture in 2024. Over the past years, their films have consistently clashed…