The Nigeria Film Corporation headed by actor Ali Nuhu, has praised the ingenuity in the storyline of the current Nollywood trending movie ‘Oversabi Aunty’, which has hit more than #1bnaira mark.
Nuhu disclosed that the film’s success reflects a deep understanding of the Nigerian audience, a strong distribution strategy, and the growing cinema-going culture across the country.
He noted that every industry reaches certain moments that quietly signal growth. The Nigerian Film Corporation recognizes one of such moments in the remarkable box office journey of Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi’s Oversabi Aunty, which has now officially crossed the #1 billion mark in Nigerian cinemas.
This achievement he said, places Ms. Abraham in the prestigious league of filmmakers whose works have not only connected culturally with audiences but have also demonstrated strong commercial viability in an increasingly competitive cinema market.
“Oversabi Aunty is a clear example of how locally rooted stories, when properly produced and strategically marketed, can achieve extraordinary reach and impact.
“Beyond the numbers, this milestone represents something more important: the expanding economic credibility of Nollywood. Crossing the #1 billion threshold is no longer an anomaly; it is becoming a benchmark that proves Nigerian cinema can sustain large-scale investment, return value, and long theatrical runs.
“The Corporation also acknowledges the collective effort behind this project from the creative and technical teams to distributors, exhibitors, and the audiences whose consistent support transformed this film into a commercial landmark”.
Toyin Abraham’s journey with Oversabi Aunty reinforces a powerful message to the industry: Nigerian filmmakers can build big films, command big audiences, and deliver big results at home and beyond.
The Nigerian Film Corporation celebrates this achievement as another strong signal of progress for the nation’s creative economy and looks forward to even greater milestones from the industry.
