Ajosepo Hits ₦50.4 million After 5 days in Cinemas
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The Kayode Kasum-directed film “Ajosepo” is making waves at the box office, achieving a strong double-digit opening in its initial five days of release. Featuring a stellar cast including Mike Afolarin, Timini Egbuson, Tomike Adeoye, Yemi Solade, and Ronke Oshodi Oke, the movie has grabbed the spotlight and sparked widespread discussions, amassing a box office revenue of ₦50.4 million within its first five days from April 10 to April 14, as reported by Shockng in their recent post on X dated Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
This remarkable success follows the footsteps of another notable Yoruba epic film, “Beast of Two Worlds,” which, according to data from the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) released on Thursday, April 4, 2024, grossed an impressive ₦63.2 million in its opening weekend. This figure surpassed the weekend earnings of the Hollywood blockbuster “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” which stood at ₦49.3 million.
Nollywood’s indigenous epics are gaining increasing popularity, captivating audiences and delivering impressive box office results. “Ajosepo” unfolds the story of Dapo, portrayed by Afolarin, and Tani, played by Adeoye, a young couple preparing for their wedding. As their families gather at a lavish hotel, celebrations quickly turn into chaos as long-held secrets, family conflicts, and unexpected revelations threaten to unravel their plans.
It will be intriguing to see how “Ajosepo” fares on the charts in the coming weeks, considering its current dominance in cinemas and its compelling storyline that resonates with audiences.