Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has made box office history, as her directorial debut, Oversabi Aunty, became the first debut film by a Nollywood director to gross ₦1 billion, cementing its place as the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time.
The milestone underscores Abraham’s growing influence in Nigeria’s film industry, both as a performer and a filmmaker, and highlights the continued commercial expansion of Nollywood’s theatrical market.
Released to strong audience reception, Oversabi Aunty has drawn large cinema crowds nationwide, driven by word-of-mouth, repeat viewings and Abraham’s strong fan base. Industry analysts say the film’s success reflects rising production standards and increasing audience appetite for locally produced, cinema-first Nigerian films.
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The achievement places ‘Oversabi Aunty’ among an elite group of Nollywood titles that have crossed major revenue thresholds, reinforcing the viability of big-budget Nigerian films in a challenging economic environment marked by inflation and rising ticket prices.
Abraham’s record-breaking debut also signals a shift in Nollywood’s creative landscape, where actors are increasingly transitioning into directing and producing commercially successful projects.
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