The Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, continues to solidify its position as a key driver of the country’s creative economy. Recent box office figures reveal an industry in full bloom, with blockbuster hits drawing massive audiences and reshaping perceptions about local cinematic potential. The December 2024 box office performance, alongside the success of individual movies such as Everybody Loves Jenifa, Alakada: Bad & Boujee, and AY Makun's The Waiter, underscores the influence of the new wave called ‘Detty December’ th