Oversabi Aunty’ has recorded a strong debut at the Nigerian box office, grossing N99.8 million in its opening weekend to emerge as the second highest-grossing film of the weekend.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the movie, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, also ranks as Nollywood’s second highest opening film of 2025, underscoring a solid start in cinemas nationwide.
In a post shared on its official Instagram page, FilmOne thanked audiences across West Africa for the impressive turnout, describing the opening weekend performance as a major milestone for the production.
“Thank you West Africa,” the distributor said, noting that Oversabi Aunty delivered an opening weekend box office figure of N99.8 million, placing it among the top-performing Nollywood releases of the year.
NAN reports that the film’s opening performance highlights the growing appetite for locally produced titles and signals sustained cinema traffic as the year progresses.
With its strong start, Oversabi Aunty is expected to maintain momentum and remain a notable attraction in cinemas in the coming weeks.
‘Behind The Scenes’ has set a new benchmark at the Nigerian box office, grossing N512 million in its second weekend to emerge as the number one film of the weekend.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the movie, produced by Funke Akindele and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, has become the fastest Nollywood film to cross the N500 million mark, cementing its place in box office history.
In a celebratory post shared on its official Instagram page, FilmOne expressed gratitude to audiences across West Africa for the overwhelming support, describing the performance as a historic milestone for the industry.
“Thank you West Africa. Another history has been made,” the distributor said, adding that the movie has delivered a box office smash hit of N512 million, a feat unmatched by any Nollywood title within such a short period.
NAN reports that the film’s strong opening underscores Funke Akindele’s continued dominance at the box office, further reinforcing her reputation as one of Nollywood’s most bankable filmmakers.
Behind The Scenes delves into the realities behind fame, exploring themes of success, generosity, public expectations and the emotional cost that often lies beneath glamorous appearances.
With its record-breaking debut and growing word-of-mouth, the film is expected to sustain its momentum and remain a major attraction in cinemas nationwide in the coming weeks. (NAN (http://www.nannews.ng)
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