The Nollywood box office continues to record historic numbers as Oversabi Aunty officially grosses ₦711.5 million in just 18 days. The impressive earnings place the movie among the most successful Nigerian films ever released, further strengthening Nollywood’s growing dominance in West African cinemas.
Since its debut, the film has maintained strong cinema attendance, showing remarkable staying power weeks after its release.
Oversabi Aunty Ranks as the 4th Highest-Grossing Nollywood Film in West Africa
With its latest box office figures, Oversabi Aunty has secured its position as the 4th highest-grossing Nollywood film in West Africa. Reaching this milestone in under three weeks highlights the film’s massive appeal across Nigeria and neighbouring countries, where Nollywood films continue to dominate cinema screens.
This ranking places the film alongside some of the biggest Nollywood box office hits of all time. This reinforces the commercial strength of Nigerian cinema in the region.
Second Highest-Grossing Movie of the Weekend
In addition to its overall earnings, Oversabi Aunty also emerged as the 2nd highest-grossing movie of the weekend. It outperformed several new and international releases. The strong weekend performance indicates that the film continues to draw large audiences, driven by positive word of mouth and repeat viewings.
Why Oversabi Aunty Is a Nollywood Box Office Hit
One key reason behind Oversabi Aunty’s success is its relatable storyline. The popular “oversabi aunty” character reflects everyday Nigerian experiences, blending humour with familiar social situations that resonate with viewers. The film’s comedy, engaging performances, and relatable themes have helped it trend consistently as one of the most talked-about Nollywood movies in cinemas.
What Oversabi Aunty’s Success Means for Nollywood
Grossing ₦711.5 million in 18 days, Oversabi Aunty proves that Nollywood comedy films remain a powerful box office force. Its success signals growing audience confidence in local productions and sets a new benchmark for upcoming Nigerian movie releases.
As its cinema run continues, the film is expected to climb even higher on the list of highest-grossing Nollywood films.
