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Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty Hits ₦1 Billion Box Office

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9 months ago

January 27, 2026

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Toyin Abraham’s directorial debut, Oversabi Aunty, grosses over ₦1 billion, becoming the first Nollywood debut to hit the landmark

Nollywood actress, filmmaker, and producer Toyin Abraham has made history with her directorial debut, Oversabi Aunty, which has officially grossed over ₦1 billion at the box office.

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The achievement marks the first time a Nollywood directorial debut has reached this milestone, making it the fourth highest-grossing Nigerian film of all time.

FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributor, confirmed on Monday that Oversabi Aunty has earned ₦1,017,201,953 from cinema screenings across West Africa. Showings are still ongoing in select cinemas in the United Kingdom, with planned releases in the United States and Canada.

Celebrating the achievement on social media, FilmOne wrote: “Can somebody say WORLD BEST for a REASON!!… ₦1 BILLION+ at the box office.

First Nollywood directorial debut to hit ₦1 BILLION. 4th highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time. West Africa, this is a full celebration!!! Oversabi Aunty still showing in cinemas nationwide, select cinemas in UK, and coming to USA and Canada soon.”

Toyin Abraham expressed gratitude to her supporters on Instagram, writing: “Thank you GOD. Thank you Toyintitans. Thank you Nigerians. Thanks to my cast, my crew, FilmOne, everyone… Oversabi Aunty to the world and still showing in cinemas near you.”

Released on December 29, 2025, Oversabi Aunty blends humour with social insight.

The story follows Toun, a self-righteous church usher whose obsessive desire to “fix” the lives of those around her backfires, creating chaotic yet relatable family scenarios that have resonated deeply with audiences.

The film features an ensemble cast including Ngozi Ezeonu, Queen Nwokoye, Jemima Osunde, Mike Ezuruonye, Toyin Afolayan, Emeka Okoye, and Femi Adebayo, marking a significant commercial breakthrough for Abraham as a director.

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With its ₦1 billion milestone, Oversabi Aunty now ranks behind Nollywood heavyweights such as Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes, which grossed over ₦2.4 billion, and Everybody Loves Jenifa, which surpassed ₦1.8 billion last year.

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Oluna’s Ifa Festival Draws Pasuma, Malaika to Owode Egba

Published

3 days ago

November 2, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Oluna Ifa Festival 2026 brought Pasuma, Malaika, Ibrahim Chatta and other celebrities to Owode Egba for a two-day cultural celebration

Owode Egba in Ogun State became a centre of cultural celebration on October 30 and 31, 2026, as the families of High Chief Ayoola Adeyi Olaifa, the Olu Nla, also known as Oluna of Owode Egbaland, hosted a two-day Ifa Festival featuring prominent Fuji musicians, Nollywood personalities and traditional rulers.

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The event, tagged Ifa Festival ’26, was organised around the theme of heritage, music and community, bringing together residents, visitors and entertainment personalities for two days of cultural activities and live performances.

The first day of the celebration took place at Olunla Villa, Balogun Quarters, Owode Egba, with Fuji musician Sulaimon Alao Malaika leading the entertainment.

He was joined by Alhaji Saheed Bamidele, popularly known as Ife Arawe, guest artiste Olariiki and Awise Mass Kenny, also known as Eyinju Oganla.

Activities continued on Saturday, October 31, at All Saint School 1, Owode Egba, with a bigger entertainment line-up led by Fuji star Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, popularly known as Oganla.

Other performers included Segun Johnson and T.I Blaze, while Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta was scheduled to make a special appearance.

Yemi Olade and Kukoyi Adedoyin served as masters of ceremonies for the second day’s programme.

The festival also featured a strong traditional and royal presence. Oba Kolawole Arewa Sowemimo, the Gbadewolu 1 and Olu of Owode Egbaland, was named Royal Father of the Day, while Chief Otunba Michael Oluwole Soretire chaired the occasion.

The gathering brought together traditional leadership and contemporary entertainment, highlighting the role of cultural festivals in celebrating community identity and connecting different generations.

With Fuji performances, celebrity appearances and the presence of traditional rulers, Ifa Festival ’26 provided a platform for residents and visitors to celebrate the heritage and communal spirit of Owode Egbaland.

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The organisers described the event as an opportunity to celebrate culture, tradition and the identity of the community, placing Owode Egba’s cultural heritage at the centre of the two-day gathering.