''Jenifa'' is a 2008 Nigerian comedy-drama film starring

Funke Akindele Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele (born August 24, 1977) popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerians, Nigerian filmmaker, actress, director, producer, politician , and realtor.Funsho AkinwaleFunke Akindele gives first glimpse of her tw ...

. The film won Akindele the

Best Actress in a Leading Role Best or The Best may refer to: People * Best (surname), people with the surname Best * Best (footballer, born 1968), retired Portuguese footballer Companies and organizations * Best & Co., an 1879–1971 clothing chain * Best Lock Corporatio ...

award at the 2009

Africa Movie Academy Awards The Africa Movie Academy Awards is an annual entertainment award ceremony presented to recognize excellence among African and non-African professionals, who have contributed to the African film industry. The award was founded by Peace Anyiam-Osig ...

. Other AMAA nominations included Best Nigerian Film, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Best Original Soundtrack. The film was the first instalment in what evolved into a popular Nigerian franchise. A feature sequel, ''

The Return of Jenifa ''The Return of Jenifa'' is a 2011 Nigerian comedy drama film. 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. Wit ...

'', was released in 2011 and a soft reboot television series, ''

Jenifa's Diary ''Jenifa's Diary'' is a Nigerian television comedy series, created by Funke Akindele. The series is part of the Jenifa franchise, based on a naive and funny character of the same name. ''Jenifa's Diary'' has 28 seasons and as of 2017 was ongoing ...

'', was launched in 2015. The original series was followed by two sequels, '' Aiyetoro Town'' (2019) and ''Jenifa on Lockdown'' (2021). ''Jenifa Spell,'' an educative spelling app was released in 2019. '' Everybody Loves Jenifa'', the third feature film of the franchise, was released in Nigerian cinemas on December 13, 2024. The movie also stars Tope Adebayo, Odunlade Adekola, Toyosi Adesanya, Alade Adeshina, Owolabi Adelaja, Kemi Afolabi, Bunmi Olatilewa, Moshood Oniyemi, Joke Oshin, Muritala Salam etc.

Cast

* Iyabo Ojo * Ronke Odusanya *

Eniola Badmus Eniola Badmus (born 7 September 1982) is a Nigerian professional film actress, script writer, entertainer and a social media influencer. She came into the limelight in 2008 after she was featured in the movie '' Jenifa''. Early life and educ ...

* Mosunmola Filani * Ireti Osayemi * Tope Adebayo *

Odunlade Adekola Odunlade Jonathan Adekola (; born 31 December 1976) is a Nigerian actor, film-maker, film producer and film director. He gained popularity and was widely known for his lead role in Ishola Durojaye's 2003 movie, ''Asiri Gomina Wa'', and has act ...

* Toyosi Adesanya * Alade Adeshina * Owolabi Adelaja * Kemi Afolabi * Bunmi Olatilewa * Moshood Oniyemi * Joke Oshin * Muritala Salam

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* Nigerian comedy-drama films 2008 films 2008 comedy-drama films {{Jenifa Jenifa (film series)

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