Jaiye Kuti box office earnings hit N18.8m as actress celebrates cinema success while raising concerns over film screening schedules

Actress and filmmaker Jaiye Kuti on Monday announced that her film Jaiyeola Monje: The Anniversary has grossed N18.8 million at the Nigerian box office, marking a significant commercial milestone for the production currently screening in cinemas nationwide.

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The announcement was made via Instagram, where Jaiye Kuti shared a celebratory post highlighting the film’s earnings and thanking audiences for their turnout, describing the support as overwhelming and deeply appreciated.

The milestone underscores the growing momentum behind the production, which continues to draw audiences across cinema locations despite being in its early theatrical run.

In her post, Jaiye Kuti expressed gratitude to fans who supported the film, encouraging continued viewership as Jaiyeola Monje: The Anniversary remains on screens across the country.

Beyond the box office achievement, the announcement comes shortly after the filmmaker publicly raised concerns over the film’s screening schedule in cinemas, questioning what she described as unfavourable time slots despite the movie’s strong opening week performance.

Her comments sparked discussion online, with some social media users speculating about possible tensions within the industry, particularly in relation to competing titles currently showing in cinemas.

However, Jaiye Kuti later clarified that her remarks were not directed at any fellow filmmaker, including actress Bolaji Ogunmola, whose film Ajosepo 2: The Gathering is also in circulation, stressing that her concerns were focused solely on cinema scheduling practices.

The clarification helped ease speculation, repositioning her comments as an industry concern rather than a personal dispute.

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The N18.8 million earnings mark a positive early performance for Jaiyeola Monje: The Anniversary, which continues its cinema run amid growing audience interest and online conversation.