"Ikenga: The Last Festival Opens with N22 Million Box Office"

"Ikenga: The Last Festival" achieved a remarkable opening at the Nigerian box office, grossing N22 million within its first three days of release, as reported by FilmOne Entertainment. This figure establishes the film as the highest-grossing opening weekend for an Igbo film in West Africa.

The film premiered nationwide on August 21, 2026, alongside other major releases. Directed by Darlington Obodo Kelechi, "Ikenga" features a prominent cast including Pete Edochie, Nkem Owoh, Kanayo O.

Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor, Zubby Michael, Beverly Osu, Jide Kene Achufusi, Destiny Etiko, and Regina Daniels. The narrative is set in the fictional kingdom of Umuani, focusing on a powerful man's descent into forbidden forces, which disrupts the community's traditional order.

The film is currently screening in various Nigerian cinemas, including Silverbird, FilmWorld, and Fiesta Cinemas. The Nigerian cinema industry has seen a resurgence, with 752,136 tickets sold in the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant increase from previous years.