According to official theatrical data published by Nairametrics, the newly released Nollywood romance film ‘Call of My Life’ has shattered expectations, racking up a massive N76.5 million over its initial weekend frame. The movie accumulated an early cumulative haul of N78.2 million, securing one of the strongest romantic cinematic openings in Nigeria for the 2026 box office calendar.
The breakout title managed to dominate a highly competitive theatrical landscape filled with major Hollywood imports and established domestic titles. Directed and edited by prominent visual creator Dammy Twitch, with screenplay credits handed to writer Uzoamaka Power, the project has struck a major chord with Nigerian cinephiles.
The romance film’s massive commercial numbers highlight a powerful resurgence of consumer interest in emotionally driven, high-production local love stories. The title managed to easily overshadow mid-run projects and new lower-tier releases, asserting itself as a top-tier performer in local cinema halls.
Industry analysts are closely monitoring the ticket sales trajectory to see if the movie can sustain its incredible initial momentum over the coming weeks. The spectacular opening weekend has put theater operators on high alert as domestic films continue to hold their own against global blockbuster franchises.
The Nigerian box office tracking group shared the official weekend top-ten performance list on X, explicitly celebrating the movie’s performance by posting: “Call of my life : N76.5M | N78.2M (New).” Commenting on the broader market landscape, film charting monitors at FilmOne Entertainment confirmed that the film is “immediately positioning itself as a breakout title in a competitive box office frame.”
The financial triumph of ‘Call of My Life’ proves that local audiences are highly willing to spend premium ticket prices for well-marketed, visually spectacular romantic dramas. Watch to see if this commercial success prompts a wave of greenlights for similar romantic narratives by rival Nollywood production studios looking to duplicate Dammy Twitch’s winning box office formula.
Source: Tech Next24 — https://technext24.com/2026/05/18/call-of-my-life-grosses-n76-5m-weekend/ May 19, 2026
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