Jenifa

Jenifa is a 2008 Nigerian comedy-drama film starring Funke Akindele. The film received four nominations at the 2009 Africa Movie Academy Awards which includes Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Original Soundtrack and Best Nigerian Film. Akindele won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in this film.

The film is the first installment in what has become a very popular franchise in Nigeria. A sequel was released in 2011, and a television series adaption was launched in 2014.