Nollywood actress,  Wumi Toriola’s debut as a cinema producer with the film “Queen Lateefah” has emerged as a box-office sensation in Nigeria, grossing N150 million just 12 days after its release.

The film has maintained its position as the top-grossing title for two consecutive weekends, showing its strong reception within Nigeria’s evolving film industry.

Premiered on September 27, “Queen Lateefah” opened to robust numbers, generating N58 million in its first weekend.

The film, co-produced by Wumi Toriola Productions and Captain of the Sea Productions, follows the life of Lateefah Adeleke, a 30-year-old businesswoman who aspires to climb the social ladder. However, her carefully constructed facade begins to unravel when she meets Jide Rhodes, a 35-year-old businessman, who exposes the gaps between her self-presented image and her actual circumstances.

The character of Lateefah, raised by an illiterate mother in impoverished conditions, lives in a dilapidated building with eccentric neighbours. Despite these realities, she presents herself as a successful, globe traveling professional. This tension between appearance and reality is at the core of the film’s narrative, adding layers of intrigue to the storyline.

The film’s star-studded cast includes notable Nollywood actors Kunle Remi, Femi Adebayo, Nancy Isime, and Broda Shaggi, a two-time African Magic Viewers’ Choice Award winner, ensuring a high-profile production with broad viewer appeal.