The success of Funke Akindele’s film continues to shatter local and worldwide records.Information Guide Nigeria
With the assistance of Amplify Africa, FilmOne Entertainment (Nigeria) and Part Two Media (USA) premiered “Battle on Buka Street” in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 30, 2022.
The film premiered in 11 Regal Cinemas, making it the first indigenous Nollywood film to be released in the United States.JAMB Result
The comedy grossed $61,000 during the four-day New Year’s Weekend despite launching in only 11 locations.
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Commenting on the movie’s impressive opening, Craig Shurn, of Part Two Media, said, “We always knew that ‘Battle on Buka Street’ had the potential to do well in the US especially after it’s blockbuster results and status in Nigeria, but we never expected these sorts of figures for the first Nollywood release here. Full credit to the star, director and producer Funke Akindele, who worked her magic to her 15 million+ Instagram followers. The US African diaspora have been underserved and starved of true African content, especially theatrically, for the longest time, and it is an honor to have brought ‘Battle on Buka Street’ to them eventually. It’s a great start, and it’s exciting what the future holds. Next up is Toyin Abraham’s ‘Ijakumo: Born Again Stripper’ which is coming 13th January.”NYSC portal
Regal has added another 11 locations on the 2nd week due to strong demand and sell-out shows.
Moses Babatope and Kene Okwuosa, from FilmOne Entertainment has also weighed in.
In their words, “With the strong showing of ‘Battle on Buka Street,’ Nigerian film has come full circle, and gaining more attention from international audiences. As the first indigenous Nollywood release in the US, this film is performing beyond expectation and is an indication of what we should look forward to this year for global releases of films from Nigeria. In a few months and years, we expect that Nollywood releases will be a consistent feature in cinemas in the US, Europe and beyond.”JAMB portal
