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Uche Montana’s ‘Monica 2’ hits 4.3 million YouTube views

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Uche Montana has recorded another major digital milestone as her latest release, Monica 2, amassed over 4.3 million views on YouTube within 24 hours of its premiere. According to analytics reviewed by Nairametrics, the sequel generated approximately 4,403,874 views within its first 15 hours after debuting on Saturday, May 2, 2026, […]

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No cabal in Nollywood cinemas, says Mo Abudu

Media entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of EbonyLife Group, Mo Abudu, has dismissed allegations that a cabal exists in Nollywood working with cinema owners to deny certain films access to screening slots. In recent weeks, some filmmakers and cinema-goers have taken to social media to allege that films are sometimes removed from scheduled screenings, replaced […]

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Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’ movie crosses ₦1bn at box office

Nollywood filmmaker Toyin Abraham has recorded a major box office milestone as her latest film, Oversabi Aunty, crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the Nigerian box office. The achievement was confirmed on Monday by the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, through a post shared on its official X account. According to FilmOne, Oversabi Aunty has grossed […]

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Nigerian censors board approved 1,185 films in 2025

The National Film and Video Censors Board has disclosed that it approved and classified a total of 1,185 films between January and December 2025. The figure represents an increase when compared to the 1,088 films classified by the board in 2024, indicating a rise in film submissions within the period under review. The Director of […]

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Funke Akindele’s movie breaks Nollywood box office record

Nollywood star and filmmaker Funke Akindele has achieved another historic milestone with her latest movie, Behind The Scenes, after emerging as Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker. The film has recorded an impressive ₦2.1 billion at the box office, setting a new benchmark in the Nigerian film industry. With this achievement, Behind The Scenes has become the first […]

Comedian AY's ‘The Waiter’ hits N200m at Box Office
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Comedian AY’s ‘The Waiter’ hits N200m at Box Office

Comedian and actor Ayo Makun, widely known as AY, has achieved a remarkable feat with his latest movie “The Waiter,” which has now grossed a staggering N200 million at the box office. In a statement, AY expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the fans whose support was crucial to the film’s success. “We are beyond thrilled […]

Everybody Loves Jenifa' breaks records, grosses over N1bn in 19 days
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Everybody Loves Jenifa’ breaks records, grosses over N1bn in 19 days

‘Funke Akindele’s “Everybody Loves Jenifa” has taken the West African box office by storm, grossing over N1 billion in just 19 days. The film, which has already garnered 201,604 ticket admissions, now accounts for 40% of the December box office revenue, with earnings totaling N1,034,091,220. This milestone marks the fastest film to reach this revenue […]

'Everybody Loves Jenifa' grosses $100,000 opening weekend abroad
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‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ grosses $100,000 opening weekend abroad

Nollywood star Funke Akindele has once again demonstrated her star power with her latest blockbuster, “Everybody Loves Jenifa,” which earned an impressive $100,000 in its opening weekend across nine international markets: Germany, the UK, Ireland, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, Sweden, Australia, and the USA. This achievement marks a historic first for Nollywood, as no Nigerian […]