Lagos: Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele is gearing up to premiere the much-anticipated return of ‘Aiyetoro Town’ Season 2 on June 22, marking five years since the debut of its first season. Akindele took to her social media platforms to announce the premiere date of the hit series’ second season.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the box office queen promised that the new season would bring a mix of laughter, drama, and meaningful life lessons, set to be streamed on FAANtv’s YouTube channel. Akindele emphasized that the second season would continue the legacy of the first, which premiered five years ago, and expressed gratitude to the cast and crew for their dedication and talent.
In her announcement, Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa, described the cast and crew as the ‘real MVPs’ behind the project, crediting them for bringing the story to life. She stated, “Five years ago, we brought you Aiyetoro Town Season 1, and now we are back with Season 2. Get ready for laughter, drama, and of course, life lessons. A big thank you to my amazing cast and crew; your dedication and talent made this story come alive. You all are the real MVPs.”
Akindele, a renowned Nigerian filmmaker, actress, director, producer, politician, and realtor, has produced numerous movies and won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in ‘Jenifa,’ which brought her to fame. She reprised her role in the 2011 sequel ‘The Return of Jenifa’ and the 2015 television series ‘Jenifa’s Diary,’ earning multiple awards, including the Best Actress in a Comedy at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in 2016, 2017, 2020, and 2022.
Notably, Akindele is the most nominated actress/filmmaker at the AMVCA and holds a record for most wins for an actress with six awards. Her blockbuster film ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ achieved unprecedented box office success, grossing over one billion naira within 19 days and becoming the highest-grossing movie in West Africa with ?1.6 billion, solidifying her position as Nigeria’s highest-grossing producer and director.