Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty grosses N711M in 18 days, ranking fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film in West Africa
Actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham’s directorial debut, Oversabi Aunty, has become the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time in West Africa, earning over N711 million at the box office in just 18 days.
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The milestone was announced by the film’s distributor, FilmOne, on Instagram.
“West Africa, you showed up and showed out in an Oversabi way. Thank you for the love,” FilmOne wrote.
“In just 18 days, Oversabi Aunty grossed N711.5M, making it the 4th Highest Nollywood Film of all time in West Africa. Thank you to everyone for the love and support so far. This win is for all of us.”
Oversabi Aunty tells the story of a well-meaning but overly involved aunty who attempts to solve everyone’s problems, leading to comedic misunderstandings and touching revelations.
The film generated considerable anticipation following its advanced screening on December 18, ahead of its nationwide release on December 19.
The cast features an ensemble of Nollywood stars, including Mike Ezuruonye, Efe Irele, and Enioluwa Adeoluwa.
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Abraham expressed her gratitude to fans on social media, saying, “I may not have the perfect words, but my heart is full. Thank You, Lord and thank you to every single person watching and supporting Oversabi Aunty. I am deeply grateful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
David Okere is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering business, governance, public affairs, and human-interest stories with a commitment to accuracy, balance, and public interest reporting.
