Ikenga: The Last Festival has grossed ₦103.4 million, becoming the highest-grossing Igbo-language film in West Africa

Nollywood film ‘Ikenga: The Last Festival’ has become the highest-grossing Igbo-language film of all time in West Africa after earning ₦103.4 million at the box office.

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FilmOne Entertainment announced the landmark achievement on Friday, September 25, 2026, through its official Instagram page, describing the production as a record-breaking Igbo-language title.

The milestone represents a significant moment for indigenous-language cinema in Nigeria, where filmmakers have increasingly turned to local languages and cultural themes to tell stories for both domestic and international audiences.

FilmOne Entertainment also thanked Nigerian cinema audiences for supporting the film and contributing to its box-office success.

‘Ikenga: The Last Festival’ features an ensemble cast and centres on themes of power, legacy and tradition.

The story draws from Igbo cultural identity while exploring the tensions that can emerge around heritage, leadership and the preservation of traditions.

Its performance at the box office highlights the growing commercial potential of films that incorporate indigenous languages and cultural narratives.

The ₦103.4 million gross places ‘Ikenga: The Last Festival’ at the forefront of Igbo-language cinema in West Africa.

The achievement also comes as Nollywood continues to see stronger audience interest in films made in Nigerian languages, including Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo.

Indigenous-language productions have increasingly demonstrated that local stories can attract audiences beyond their immediate cultural communities when supported by strong production, distribution and cinema releases.

For ‘Ikenga: The Last Festival’, the record offers a powerful boost to the visibility of Igbo storytelling within Nigeria’s increasingly diverse film industry.

FilmOne Entertainment said the achievement would not have been possible without the support of audiences who turned out to watch the film.

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The latest box-office milestone further underlines the commercial possibilities available to Nollywood filmmakers willing to explore Nigeria’s rich cultural and linguistic heritage.