CurrentReport Blog Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has achieved a major milestone, surpassing Toyin Abraham’s box office record with her blockbuster film Queen Lateefah. The movie, which debuted in September 2024, has grossed an impressive N350 millionin just two months, overtaking Abraham’s Malaika, which earned N302 million.
This feat has also earned Toriola recognition as the 2024 Box Office Champion, an award presented by the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB).
Queen Lateefah: A Nollywood Box Office Hit
Queen Lateefah has become one of the top 7 highest-grossing Nollywood films of all time, cementing Wumi Toriola’s place in the Nigerian film industry. The film is now positioned to challenge records set by Funke Akindele’s A Tribe Called Judah and Battle on Buka Street.
Reacting to the achievement, Toriola expressed gratitude to her fans and supporters in an Instagram post:
“No 7, Queen Lateefah is still waxing strong and shining bright! Grossing 350M and 7th Highest Grossing Nollywood Title of All Time. Big thank you to everyone.”
Toriola’s success is a testament to the growing potential of the Nigerian film industry, which continues to break new ground in storytelling and production quality. As Nollywood gains more international attention, achievements like this further elevate its global standing.
