Faith Oloruntoyin

<h2>Funke Akindele's comedy-drama, A Tribe Called Judah has grossed ₦1.4 billion so far at the Nigerian box office.</h2>

According to a report released earlier today, Monday, February 19, 2024, by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria, the movie recorded ₦6 million between February 9 to 15, 2024, which brings its gross total to ₦1,401,483,233.

<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/funke-akindeles-movie-a-tribe-called-judah-grosses-pound80000-at-uk-cinemas/3wkcc3k">A Tribe Called Judah</a> is currently in its 10th week at the Nigerian cinemas, following its debut on December 15, 2023, as it maintains its record of the highest-grossing Nigerian movie ever. The feature-length movie has also recorded <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/funke-akindeles-movie-a-tribe-called-judah-grosses-pound80000-at-uk-cinemas/3wkcc3k">₦144 million at the UK cinemas</a>. Producers have said that they will release the numbers for the movie in francophone countries in the coming days.

However, the Akindele all-star film has lost its spot as the most-watched Nigerian movie at the cinemas, as <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bbnaija-alumnus-pere-goes-into-monster-mode-in-the-silent-intruder/leyk64x">The Silent Intruder</a> takes the lead.

Featuring Big Brother Naija alumnus, Pere Egbi as one of the key characters, the thriller recorded ₦16,536,700 in its first week at the cinemas.

Next in line is Deyemi Okanlawon's movie <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/it-felt-like-labour-deyemi-okanlawon-on-producing-alls-fair-in-love/6cr65s1">All's Fair In Love</a> at the fourth spot on the box office charts for last week. The romantic feature released on Valentine's Day recorded a two-day gross of ₦10.4 million.

In seventh place, is <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/timini-egbuson-fights-for-omowunmi-dadas-love-in-meeting-funmis-parents/j63plx4">Meeting Funmi's Parents'</a> which features big-screen stars like <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/this-is-what-omowunmi-dada-would-have-become-if-she-hadnt-found-acting/gqhdkzy">Omowunmi Dada</a> and <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/i-believe-that-im-the-biggest-actor-in-africa-timini-egbuson/5rm2ywx">Timini Egbuson</a>. With the addition of ₦4.9 million last week the movie currently has a gross total of ₦29,510,385.

'A Tribe Called Judah' is set to make its UK cinematic debut this Christmas

So far, since the film made its Nigerian debut in December, it has made a gross total of ₦1,401,483,233.

'A Tribe Called Judah' rakes in ₦1.4 billion at the Nigerian box office

<h2>It's Valentine's Day and a great way to enjoy this day of love is to catch a nice movie alone (if that's the vibe) or with your significant other.</h2>

From streaming platforms to cinema listings there is something for everyone this season of love. See below our top 5 romantic Nollywood films for a day like today:

Looking for something you can watch from the comfort of your home, this Showmax romantic comedy, which premiered on February 12, 2024, is a good <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://web.intonaija.com/netnaija/years/2024">2024 movies</a>.

<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/see-teniola-aladese-david-eyo-in-love-in-showmaxs-the-counsellor-teaser/99jhev7">The Counsellor</a>&nbsp;follows the lives of a couple, Aisha (Teniola Aladese) and Gbenro (David Eyo), who are nursing wounds from previous "breakfasts" delivered by their partners just before Valentine's Day. They somehow find themselves reluctantly thrown together on a non-refundable getaway retreat originally planned with their now-exes.

But the drama doesn't stop there as Gbenro's mother, a marriage counsellor insists on them being in couples therapy in other to receive her blessing.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-deyemi-okanlawons-all-is-fair-in-love/4c92jm5">feature-length movie</a>&nbsp;centres around two Nigerian business partners and friends (Deyemi Okanlawon&nbsp;and&nbsp;Timini Egbuson) who fall madly in love with the same woman (Buhle Samuels) and go head-to-head to have a relationship with her.

Other cast members include,&nbsp;Ireti Doyle,&nbsp;Juliet Ibrahim,&nbsp;Adedimeji Lateef,&nbsp;Beauty Tukura,&nbsp;Venita Akpofure,&nbsp;Kunle Bamtefa,&nbsp;Gbubemi Ejeye,&nbsp;Kenzy Udonsenm,&nbsp;Oprah Okereke&nbsp;and&nbsp;Timilehin Ojeola.

All's Fair In Love&nbsp;will commence its cinematic release today nationwide. It is definitely an interesting choice if you're looking for something outdoor.

Directed and written by&nbsp;Biodun Stephen, the movie tells the romantic story of Adil and Adina, played by&nbsp;Bimbo Ademoye&nbsp;and&nbsp;Timini Egbuson, two young and ambitious individuals who fall deeply in love after meeting at a Sterling Bank graduate training camp.

However, their love story is threatened by a huge secret that could destroy everything they hold dear. The film chronicles their love story as they are forced to learn how their inner wants, needs, and dreams mix with their relationship.

The cast includes&nbsp;Jaiye Kuti,&nbsp;Seyi Awolowo,&nbsp;Teniola Aladese, Shaffy Bello,&nbsp;Kalu Ikeagwu&nbsp;and&nbsp;Adekanla Desalu.

<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/biodun-stephens-big-love-will-start-streaming-on-prime-video-this-october/8z575sn">Big Love</a>&nbsp;is currently streaming on Prime Video.

While preparing for the most romantic day of the year, four hairdressers at a Lagos salon face wild dramas in their love lives and their families.

Produced by&nbsp;Nicole Ndigwe&nbsp;and directed by&nbsp;Michelle Bello, the movie stars&nbsp;Yvonne Jegede,&nbsp;Meg Otanwa,&nbsp;Shaffy Bello,&nbsp;Shawn Faqua, Uche Montana,&nbsp;Meg Otanwa,&nbsp;Dr Sid, and&nbsp;Bolanle Ninalowo.

Before Valentine's&nbsp;is available on Netflix.

The romantic series delves into the highly comical journey of Sharon Ooja and Sabinus falling in love with each other.

However, Ooja's father in the film, portrayed by veteran actor&nbsp;Nkem Owoh, disapproves of Sabinus due to his financial status. Yet, this is not the sole obstacle, as the father's affluent and youthful boss, played by&nbsp;Deyemi Okanlawon, starts expressing interest in Ooja, adding another layer of complexity to Sabinus' pursuit of love.

Produced by&nbsp;David Rukeme&nbsp;other cast includes&nbsp;Warri Girl,&nbsp;Lillian Afegbai,&nbsp;Funky Mallam,&nbsp;Emem Inwang&nbsp;and&nbsp;Ryonne Razaq.

<a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/fashion/how-the-stars-showed-up-to-showmaxs-dead-serious-premiere/0h94n44">Dead Serious</a> is available in the new Showmax streaming app.

Accelerate Studios to release cinema film 'All’s Fair in Love'

'Big Love', and 'The Counsellor'' are some of the exciting Nollywood rom-com's to see this Valentine

Here are 5 romantic Nollywood movies for a cosy Valentine's Day

<h2>The Academy Awards on Thursday, February 8, 2024, announced Achievement in Casting as a new category that will take effect in the 98th edition in 2026.</h2>

The Achievement in Casting Oscar will be the newest category added to the awards since the introduction of Best Animated Feature Film in 2001. The Casting Directors Branch of the Academy was created in July 2013 and currently includes nearly 160 members.

The CEO and Academy president, Janet Yang in a <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.etonline.com/oscars-announce-new-category-for-2026-awards-219524#:~:text=The%20Achievement%20in%20Casting%20Oscar,Feature%20Film%20award%20in%202001.">Press release</a> shared that the inclusion came as a means to acknowledge that vital part of filmmaking. She stated that&nbsp;"Casting directors play an essential role in filmmaking, and as the Academy evolves, we are proud to add casting to the disciplines that we recognize and celebrate."

The rules for eligibility and voting for the new category will be announced in April 2025. The future announcements will also reveal whether or not the Nigerian film industry will be included in the new category.

In the meantime, Nigerian-British photographer,&nbsp;Misan Harriman's short film,&nbsp;The After, starring&nbsp;David Oyelowo&nbsp;has been nominated in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/misan-harrimans-the-after-with-david-oyelowo-nominated-for-2024-oscars/7q67fse">Best Live-Action Short Film category at the 2024 Academy Awards</a>.

The short film, which is currently streaming on Netflix, competes with&nbsp;Invincible&nbsp;(Vincent René-Lortie&nbsp;and&nbsp;Samuel Caron),&nbsp;Knight of Fortune&nbsp;(Lasse Lyskjær Noer&nbsp;and&nbsp;Christian Norlyk),&nbsp;Red, White and Blue&nbsp;(Nazrin Choudhury&nbsp;and&nbsp;Sara McFarlane),&nbsp;The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar&nbsp;(Wes Anderson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Steven Rales)&nbsp;for the award.

Oscars announces a new category, which will be implemented in 2026

"As the Academy evolves, we are proud to add casting to the disciplines that we recognize and celebrate," CEO and Academy president, Janet Yang said.

Oscars introduces award for casting to take effect in 2026

<h2>Record-breaking feature-length movie, A Tribe Called Judah by Funke Akindele has lost its top spot at the Nigerian box office.</h2>

The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/nollywood-drama-top-genre-in-2023-comedy-saved-by-a-tribe-called-judah/w4x066w">comedy-drama</a>&nbsp;which was released on December 16, 2023, held the number one spot on Nigeria's box office chart for seven weeks. But its reign has come to an end as the Hollywood action thriller,&nbsp;The Beekeeper&nbsp;claims its spot with a seven-day gross of ₦48,966,985, making it the most-watched cinematic movie in Nigeria for the week beginning 26th January - 1st February 2024.

According to a recent report by the&nbsp;<a href="https://ceanigeria.com/box-office">Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria</a>&nbsp;(CEAN),&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/a-tribe-called-judah-to-hit-cinemas-in-9-french-speaking-african-countries/2z6dg40">A Tribe Called Judah</a>&nbsp;comes in second on the charts with a seven-day gross of ₦20.3 million in the same period. This brings its total so far to ₦1,384,315,042.

In third place is the newly released Nollywood movie&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/timini-egbuson-fights-for-omowunmi-dadas-love-in-meeting-funmis-parents/j63plx4">Meeting Funmi's Parents</a>&nbsp;with ₦14,882,863. Written and directed by&nbsp;Kevin Apaa, the story follows Funmi played by&nbsp;Omowunmi Dada, and her return home from the US with her fiancé (Ramon Thomson)&nbsp;to visit her parents in Nigeria. But Funmi’s father disapproves of their love and plans to settle down.

<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/malaika-lagos-police-arrests-5-people-for-pirating-toyin-abrahams-film/9nhtpvn">Malaika</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/mercy-aigbes-feature-ada-omo-daddy-heads-to-uk-cinemas-this-february/nj7hcx9">Ada Omo Daddy</a>&nbsp;have&nbsp;also dropped on the chart as they face over 60% decline in gross income. The former by&nbsp;Toyin Abraham&nbsp;is in the sixth spot with a seven-day gross of ₦6.5 million, and the latter by&nbsp;Mercy Aigbe&nbsp;follows closely with ₦3.8 million.

'The Beekeeper' overtakes Akindele's 'A Tribe Called Judah' in the box office

Record record-breaking feature-length movie 'A Tribe Called Judah' by Funke Akindele is no longer the most-watched movie at Nigerian cinemas.

<h2>Drama was the best performing Nollywood genre of 2023, according to data from a report by Nollywood-focused publication, In Nollywood.</h2>

Published on Thursday, February 1, 2024, the <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rpb4cWTcnDrCIE7fAWg32WyxjjwVib6f/view">Who Is Watching Nollywood?</a> report stated that the best-performing films of the year were determined to have grossed over ₦50 million in cinemas.

For films that went straight to streaming platforms, they had to have spent more than a week in the top 10 rank. High audience social interaction was also a factor.

Following drama (31.3%) in the best-performing genre ranking was thrillers with 25%. <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/nollywood-yoruba-epic-films-are-suddenly-everywhere-again/6rgz8lj">Epics finished in the third spot</a> with 18.8%, and romance got a 12.5% share.

While Nollywood filmmakers rushed comedy for years as the category to perform best with audiences, last year's performance share of only 12.4% may hint at a new era. In fact, until <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/a-tribe-called-judah-makes-record-breaking-naira1-billion-in-cinemas/bvm656p">Funke Akindele's A Tribe Called Judah</a> made its cinematic debut in mid-December, the comedy category had raked in just under ₦200 million, making it one of the least performing genres. But thanks to the record-breaking film, comedy closed this January with a gross of almost ₦2 billion.

'A Tribe Called Judah' debuted in Nigerians cinemas in December 2023 [ATCJ]

The report also examined a total of 44 Nollywood films and series to determine the most common genres for the year. Drama ended up with the lion share of 45.5%.

"Despite the heavy popularity of projects in the epic genre, it only accounts for 6.8% while both the crime and action thrillers account for 25% combined," the report noted.

Comedy and romance each ended with 11.4% of the output considered for the report.

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Drama was the best performing Nollywood genre of 2023, according to data from a report by Nollywood-focused publication, In Nollywood.

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Faith Oloruntoyin is a film journalist and a movie lover who enjoys movies from both onscreen and the theatre world.