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”
PUNCH Online earlier reported that the movie grossed over N711 million in 18days making it the fourth highest-grossing nollywood movie.
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