Nollywood actress, filmmaker, and producer Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty crossed the N1 billion mark at the Nigerian box office, reinforcing her status as one of the industry’s most bankable creative figures.
This is according to reports by West African distributor Film One Entertainment on X.
The achievement makes Oversabi Aunty the first Nollywood directorial debut to gross over N1 billion, while also ranking as the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time, unadjusted for inflation.
The result highlights the growing commercial viability of locally produced Nigerian films, particularly comedy titles led by established box office stars. It also represents Abraham’s first N1 billion run in the West African box office.
A part of the caption by Film One Entertainment said.
Distributors attributed the film’s early success to robust cinema attendance across Nigeria and Ghana, effective pre-release marketing, and positive early audience reception.
The film opened strongly, posting N87.8 million during its opening weekend, with an additional N12.7 million generated from preview screenings.
The performance further consolidates Toyin Abraham’s reputation as a commercially dependable Nollywood star.
In 2024, her film Alakada: Bad & Boujee grossed N500.3 million at the Nigerian box office, making it the fifth highest-grossing Nollywood film at the time.
Released on December 20, 2024, the comedy-drama sustained audience interest over a 13-week theatrical run.
Oversabi Aunty is still showing in cinemas nationwide, with select screenings in the United Kingdom, and scheduled releases planned for the United States and Canada, indicating further revenue upside from diaspora audiences.
Her constant interference gradually turns her household into a chaotic environment, driving the humour and conflicts that shape the narrative.