Nollywood's top-grossing filmmaker Funke Akindele has revealed which of her films cost the most to make.

What she said

In an interview with CNN journalist Larry Madowo, reported on Saturday, 31 October 2026, Funke Akindele reportedly named 'Everybody Loves Jenifa' as the most expensive film she has produced. She said the costs came from flying the entire cast and crew to Ghana, filming some scenes at a high-end resort, and building sets back in Nigeria. She explained that she prefers to build her own sets rather than shoot in other people's homes. She did not give a figure for the budget.

Box office success

Akindele said the film performed well both in cinemas and on streaming platforms. 'Everybody Loves Jenifa', released in December 2024, became one of the highest-grossing Nollywood films of all time, continuing her run of record-breaking releases that includes 'Battle on Buka Street' and 'A Tribe Called Judah'.

Background

Akindele is best known for the Jenifa character, which began in 2008 and grew into a television series and several films. She is currently promoting her next film, 'The Four', for which she recently announced a partnership with Facebook. Fellow actress Toyin Abraham this week shared an old TikTok collaboration, which fans read as a response to Funke's announcement.

How fans reacted

Fans praised her ambition and investment in quality productions, saying her success has raised the standard for Nollywood films.

Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has issued a heartfelt message of thanks as her family marks the end of the 40-day mourning period for her late husband, Olu Jacobs.

What she wrote

In an Instagram post on Saturday, 31 October 2026, accompanied by a photo of herself and her husband, Joke Silva wrote on behalf of the Jacobs family to thank everyone who had supported them. She thanked those who sent prayers, messages and calls, those who visited in person, and those who gave gifts or contributed towards the funeral. She said the 40 days had come and gone, and that the family was humbled and deeply grateful. She signed the message as Ajoke Silva, on behalf of the Jacobs family.

Who was Olu Jacobs

Olu Jacobs was one of the most respected actors in Nigerian film history, with a career spanning stage, television and cinema in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. He appeared in many Nollywood classics and international productions and was widely regarded as a father figure in the industry. He and Joke Silva, herself an acclaimed actress and co-founder of the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts, were one of Nollywood's most admired couples.

How fans reacted

Fans and colleagues responded with messages of love and prayers for the family, praising Joke Silva for her strength and dignity during the period of mourning.

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has once again found herself at the centre of talk about a rivalry with Funke Akindele, after a social media post that many fans read as a response to her colleague.

What she posted

On Friday, 30 October 2026, Toyin Abraham shared on Instagram a throwback clip of a TikTok collaboration she did while promoting her earlier film, 'OverSabi Aunty'. In the caption, she said she was looking forward to more collaborations ahead of her new film, 'Bestie', which is due in cinemas in December 2026.

Why fans linked it to Funke

The post came just days after Funke Akindele announced a partnership with Facebook for her new film, 'The Four'. Many fans interpreted Toyin's post as a subtle reminder that she had worked with a major platform first, although she did not mention Funke, and her intention has not been confirmed.

Background

The two actresses are among the most successful filmmakers in Nollywood, and fans have long compared their box office results. Toyin has also faced accusations of copying Funke's ideas, which she has denied. In the past she has spoken warmly about Funke, congratulating her and calling her the winner of their rivalry after one of Funke's films crossed ₦1 billion at the box office.

How people reacted

Reactions were divided. Critics questioned the timing of the post and accused her of seeking attention, while her supporters said she had every right to talk about her own past work. Funke Akindele has not commented.

Social media activist and businessman VeryDarkMan (VDM) has once again got people talking, this time after bringing out a cash counting machine to count money reportedly received from the sale of his RATEL products.

Photos show him and a colleague surrounded by bundles of naira notes, with an open suitcase full of cash, stacks of money on cartons of RATEL power stations and a counting machine beside them.

A record day

According to VDM, the business recorded about ₦90 million in sales in one day, the biggest single-day figure since the products were launched.

Ready to show proof

VDM knows how Nigerians think. Once you mention ₦90 million in one day, some people will immediately start asking questions, while others will simply refuse to believe it.

To clear the doubts, he has promised to go a step further and make his bank account statement public so people can see the transactions for themselves. He appeared confident about the figures and made it clear he was ready to back up his claims with evidence.

A fast-growing brand

What makes this development interesting is how quickly the RATEL business appears to be gaining attention. From importing products from China to demonstrating how they perform in public, VDM has continued to attract customers and supporters.

However, the ₦90 million figure has yet to be independently verified, and sales revenue should not be confused with profit.

Over to you

If VDM can truly generate ₦90 million in sales in a single day, imagine what this business could become in the next few years.

What do you think about the speed at which VeryDarkMan is growing the RATEL brand?