Box office: Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty grosses ₦1bn

Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty grosses ₦1bn at box office. Credit : IG | Filmoneng

Nollywood film Oversabi Aunty has crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the box office, making it the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time.

The announcement was made by distributor FilmOne on Instagram, revealing that the movie earned ₦1,017,201,953 in cinemas across West Africa. The milestone also makes Oversabi Aunty the first Nollywood directorial debut to reach ₦1 billion.

In a celebratory post, FilmOne thanked audiences across the region for their support, describing the achievement as a “full celebration” and a major win for the Nigerian film industry.

The achievement sparked widespread celebration on social media.

Actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington wrote, “Yassssss ,” while a fan, #stunnurse1, commented, “That’s true ooo first directorial debut to hit a billion.”

Another user, #tung_styn, wrote, “Can there be two queens pls …, THIS is beyond amazing and extraordinary …, God bless her and her supporters …,” while#olaniyielizabeth_ added, “Somebody hold me ….”

#lammie_artt “Yayyyyyyy! Body Dey sweet me”

#kingdi_allijnr commented “WELDONE WB LETS TOP IT UP BEFORE IT LEAVES CINEMA”

#yettyalayande also wrote “See me oooooooo”

The movie grossed over N711 million in 18 days making it the fourth highest-grossing nollywood movie.