Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola has conveyed her heartfelt appreciation to her vast fanbase following the remarkable success of her first cinematic release, Queen Lateefah. The film, which debuted last weekend, achieved an impressive box office total of 57.7 million Naira during its opening weekend. 

In a post on Instagram, Toriola celebrated this milestone, highlighting that Queen Lateefah recorded the highest opening for a Nollywood film on a non-holiday weekend and set a new benchmark as the largest opening weekend for an independent distributor in the industry. 

“I am incredibly grateful,” she expressed. “Queen Lateefah has just reached 57.7 million in its opening weekend! Thank you all for your unwavering support and love. Don’t miss this amazing journey—get your tickets now and be part of the adventure!” 

The film's success generated excitement among Toriola’s peers, with many taking to her comments to share in the celebration. Actor Stan Nze offered his congratulations, while Jamiu Azeez added a cheerful “Yas.” 

Other Nollywood stars, including Mercy Aigbe, Joke Jigan, Kemi Korede, and Mo Bimpe, also extended their best wishes, commending her achievement.