Nollywood movie Oversabi Aunty, produced and directed by popular actress Toyin Abraham, has crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the box office, setting a new milestone in Nigeria’s film industry.
The achievement was announced on Sunday by film distributor FilmOne via its official Instagram page, revealing that the movie grossed ₦1,017,201,953 from cinema screenings across West Africa.
With the feat, Oversabi Aunty has become the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time and the first directorial debut in the industry to earn over ₦1 billion at the box office.
FilmOne, in a celebratory message, thanked cinema audiences for their massive support, describing the success as a major victory for Nigerian cinema and a moment worth celebrating.
The milestone sparked excitement on social media, with several actors, fans and industry stakeholders praising Toyin Abraham for the historic accomplishment and congratulating her on the box office success.
Many commenters described the feat as extraordinary, expressing pride in the actress and optimism that the film could record even higher earnings before it exits cinemas.
