The film became one of the highest-grossing Nigerian films of 2024, earning N350 million at the box office.
Wumi Toriola, the popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker, has opened up about the setbacks she faced before the success of her film, ‘Queen Lateefah.’
The film became one of the highest-grossing Nigerian films of 2024, earning N350 million at the box office.
In an interview with The Nation, Toriola revealed that the journey to making ‘Queen Lateefah’ was not without challenges, as she encountered disappointments and delays before finally bringing the project to life.
“I would have shot ‘Queen Lateefah’ four years ago, but it didn’t happen. I had hitchhiked with my story, and I wasn’t completely satisfied, so I kept rewriting it. I faced disappointments, but what I’ve learned is that whenever you come out, just come out well. The place of preparation was helpful for me,” she shared.
Despite the obstacles, the actress is now celebrating the film’s overwhelming success, acknowledging that the long wait and meticulous preparation ultimately paid off.
Looking ahead to 2025, Toriola hinted at bigger projects and major collaborations.
“We are expecting something huge—more collaborations, but in a big way,” she revealed.
With ‘Queen Lateefah’ setting a high bar, Toriola also expressed the pressure of surpassing her record.
“It makes me feel great and at the same time gives me a lot of responsibility, because one will want to get better. Beating that record is a lot of responsibility,” she stated.
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