IGBO INDIGENOUS FILM LEADS NIGERIAN BOX OFFICE.

Nigerian indigenous film The Bride Price has risen to number one at the Nigerian box office after spending just two weeks in cinemas and amassing 13 million Naira.

Data from the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria CEAN however, showed that The Bride Price recorded a 26% drop over the weekend and a 25% overall decrease in ticket sales but was still ahead of an international title John Wick 4 and local titles like Honey Money,  and The Kujus again.

Reportedly the first Igbo indigenous film to secure the widest theatrical release,  the comedy-drama is set to face hard competition from upcoming Hollywood titles like Little Mermaid and Fast X.

The Bride Price follows ALOY, a barely educated spare parts dealer who cuts off his wife’s family from their lives after he was made to pay through his nose for her, amidst her father’s reluctance.

The cast includes Zubby Micheal, Nkem Owoh, Ebele Okaro, Funny Bone, Juliana Olayode, Beverly Oh, Akinola Akano, and Trinity Ugonabo.