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  • Toyin Abraham’s “Oversabi Aunty” Nears N1 Billion Mark

    Toyin Abraham’s “Oversabi Aunty” Nears N1 Billion Mark

    BusinessDay reports that Toyin Abraham’s comedy‑drama *Oversabi Aunty* took second place at the Nigerian box office over the weekend, adding ₦53.3 million and bringing total gross to about ₦951.1 million—placing it within striking distance of the “Billion Naira Club.”

    The Nation is cited as highlighting producer rankings, while Naija News is cited as pointing to strong admissions and a sustained marketing push.

    **Echotitbits take:** The box‑office “World Cup” between Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele continues. Akindele leads the season’s headline numbers, but Abraham’s consistency near the billion‑naira threshold confirms the audience appetite can sustain multiple megastars.

    Source: Facebook – https://web.facebook.com/olorisupergalmedia/posts/toyin-abraham-hits-new-milestone-with-oversabi-auntytoyin-abraham-ajeyemis-lates/122274181874197731/?_rdc=1&_rdr# (January 23, 2026)

    Photo Credit: Facebook 2026-01-23

  • Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham Dominate Nigeria’s Early-2026 Box Office

    Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham Dominate Nigeria’s Early-2026 Box Office

    According to BusinessDay, Nollywood stars Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham are leading cinema charts as their December 2025 releases continued strong runs into January 2026, setting new benchmarks for domestic box office performance.

    Reports indicated Akindele’s latest title crossed major revenue milestones within weeks, while Abraham’s film remained close behind, supported by strong viewing interest including diaspora markets.

    Analysts say the success is boosting Nollywood’s broader value chain—marketing, costumes, post-production, and streaming—while increasing attention on international distribution and ancillary revenue beyond ticket sales.

    The Punch and Vanguard also highlighted the continued momentum and the competitive dynamic as a driver of rising production standards.

    Echotitbits take: These numbers underline Nollywood’s export potential. Expect more aggressive global distribution deals and tighter measurement of true producer earnings across cinemas and platforms in 2026.

    Source: Vanguard – https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/nollywoods-biggest-box-office-movies-of-2025-why-funke-akindele-remains-the-queen/ 2026-01-09

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  • ‘Oversabi Aunty’ storms into the ₦700m club, reshaping Nollywood’s early-year leaderboard

    ‘Oversabi Aunty’ storms into the ₦700m club, reshaping Nollywood’s early-year leaderboard

    According to Pulse Nigeria, Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty has surged to about ₦711.5 million in box-office revenue, tightening competition at the very top of Nollywood’s current cinema cycle.

    The headline number matters because it’s not just a good opening—it suggests durable audience pull across multiple weeks, which is where real box-office power shows up.

    For cinemas and distributors, this kind of run influences screen allocation, showtime priority, and the bargaining dynamics for the next wave of major titles.

    Two additional public references echoed the same development:

    The Guardian (Nigeria): “hits ₦711.5m” (link)

    Pulse Nigeria (secondary report): “₦711.5m” (link)

    When two titles are simultaneously putting up monster numbers, the industry gets a rare blockbuster corridor that can lift the whole ecosystem—cinemas, marketing agencies, soundtrack licensing, and streaming negotiations later. Watch weekend-to-weekday drop-off, fresh distributor tallies, and whether other studios adjust release dates to ride the wave.

    Source: Pulse Nigeria — 06 January 2026 — https://www.pulse.ng/story/toyin-abraham-oversabi-aunty-fourth-highest-grossing-nollywood-movie-2026010612060246258

    Source: Pulse Nigeria 2026-01-06
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  • Nollywood stars push back on “unfair cinema practices” as exhibitor debate heats up

    Nollywood stars push back on “unfair cinema practices” as exhibitor debate heats up

    2025-12-31 15:53:00

    Reporting by Punch indicates a group of Nollywood actors—including Ini Edo and Toyin Abraham—have publicly called out cinemas over practices they say disadvantage films and mislead audiences.

    The claims quickly turned into a wider creator-versus-exhibitor conversation online, with fans demanding clearer explanations from cinema chains and distributors.

    • Punch Newspapers (Punchng.com): “call out cinemas over unfair practices.”
    • BusinessDay (Businessday.ng): “allegations of unfair treatment by some cinemas.”

    Echotitbits take: As Nollywood scales, operational fairness matters as much as hype. If showtimes and reporting feel inconsistent, the ecosystem risks rewarding only the biggest names—so watch for exhibitor responses and any distributor-led reforms in 2026.

    Source: The Punch — 2025-12-27 — https://punchng.com/ini-edo-toyin-abraham-others-call-out-cinemas-over-unfair-practices/

    The Punch
    2025-12-27
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  • Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ Crosses ₦380m in 11 Days, Distributor Says

    Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ Crosses ₦380m in 11 Days, Distributor Says

    2025-12-30 14:00:00
    According to Punch, FilmOne Entertainment announced that Toyin Abraham’s “Oversabi Aunty” has grossed over ₦380 million in 11 days, with an updated figure published as of December 29.
    The update positions the film as one of the season’s strongest cinema performers, keeping momentum alive through verified public box-office numbers.
    Online amplification has helped sustain the storyline beyond opening weekend, as fans track progress against other holiday releases.

    Vanguard also carried the same update, repeating the phrase “Oversabi box office takeover,” while Film/industry Instagram pages posted “grossing over N380 million in just 11 days…”

    Echotitbits take:
    Weekly verified numbers are becoming a content engine for Nollywood. Watch for overseas screening rollouts, extended runs, and whether competing releases trigger another “numbers weekend” as studios chase holiday dominance.
    Source: Punch — December 29, 2025 — https://punchng.com/toyin-abrahams-oversabi-aunty-film-grosses-over-%e2%82%a6380m-in-11-days/?amp=
    Punch
    2025-12-29
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  • “Oversabi Aunty” hits cinemas—Toyin Abraham drops showtimes and rallying call

    “Oversabi Aunty” hits cinemas—Toyin Abraham drops showtimes and rallying call

    Photo Credit: Instagram

    2025-12-19 11:00:00
    In a post shared on Instagram, the actress/filmmaker rolled out showtimes for Oversabi Aunty as it begins nationwide cinema runs, urging fans to pick a location and turn up.

    The rollout has been echoed by cinema and distributor-linked pages, signaling a coordinated push for holiday footfall when competition for attention is at its peak.

    – Filmhouse Cinemas (Instagram / cinema chain): “Oversabi Aunty… SHOWTIMES…”
    – YouTube (Official trailer page): “IN CINEMAS 19TH DECEMBER”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: December box office in Nigeria is ruthless: films compete with concerts, travel, weddings, and nightlife. Watch whether Oversabi Aunty sustains weekday turnout after opening buzz—and how fast word-of-mouth clips dominate TikTok and Reels.

    Source: Instagram — 19 Dec 2025 —https://www.instagram.com/p/DSMFfb3CBWb/

    2025-12-19