In a testament to the thriving Nigerian film industry, the country celebrates top-grossing movie at the end of each year.
Nollywood’s dynamic landscape underscores its excellence, with eager audiences anticipating the revelation of the film crowned as the year’s best grosser.
For 2023, the prestigious accolade was awarded to ‘A Tribe called Judah’, produced by Funke Akindele, a cinematic masterpiece that captivated audiences nationwide.
‘A Tribe called Judah’ was directed by Adeoluwa Owu, aka Captain Degzy. The film tells the story of a family of boys, who decide to rob a mall to raise money for their mother’s hospital bill. However, on getting there, they are faced with armed robbers.
Below are best Gross movies from 2009-2023
2023 — A Tribe Called Judah: ₦1.06b
2022 — Battle on Buka Street: ₦668.42m
2021 — Christmas in Miami: ₦265.58m
2020 — Omo Ghetto: The Saga: ₦636.13m
2019 — Sugar Rush: ₦287.05m
2018 — Chief Daddy: ₦387.54m
2017 — The Wedding Party 2: ₦433.20m
2016 — The Wedding Party: ₦452.29m
2015 — Fifty: ₦80.03m
2014 — 30 Days in Atlanta: ₦163.35m
2013 — Half of a Yellow Sun: ₦60.00m
2012 — Last Flight to Abuja: ₦57.05m
2011 — The Mirror Boy: ₦18.00m
2010 — Ije: ₦59.80m
2009 — The Figurine: ₦30.00m
As Nollywood continues to make strides on the global stage, the annual best-grossing movie serves as a barometer of success, shedding light on the industry’s ability to captivate audiences and generate significant revenue.
