The second highest-grossing Nollywood film movie, Farmer’s Bride has gotten ₦37.1 million in its opening weekend.
For an 18-rated film in 2024 and the 4th highest Nollywood opening weekend in 2024, the movie has also become the highest Nollywood opening weekend.
This development was made public in an official announcement by Filmone Entertainment, the film’s distributors.
The post read, “Farmer’s Bride has smashed box office records in its opening weekend! Thank you for making this film a massive success! If you haven’t experienced it, don’t miss out—get your tickets today! Farmer’s Bride is now showing in all cinemas nationwide.”
The Farmer’s Bride is tale of Odun, a wealthy, lonely farmer, who seeks solace in marriage with a young bride, Funmi. However, their union is fraught with challenges as Funmi struggles to find happiness and eventually embarks on a forbidden affair with Odun’s nephew.
The consequences of their actions lead to a haunting tale of love, betrayal, and the supernatural.
Featured in the film, which will be released to the cinemas on September 27, 2024, are some of the best actors in the Nigerian film industry, such as Tobi Bakre (Gangs of Lagos), Gbubemi Ejeye (Far From Home), Femi Branch (House of Gaa), Mercy Aigbe (Ada Omo Mummy), Efe Irele (L.I.F.E), and Wumi Toriola (Aburo).
