- The actress encouraged fans to keep supporting the movie, stressing that Oversabi Aunty goes beyond comedy, offering relatable life lessons
- Toyin Abraham took to social media to appreciate her supporters, describing the milestone as overwhelming
- The film had earlier sparked excitement following a well-attended advanced screening on December 18
Actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham has recorded a major breakthrough with her directorial debut, Oversabi Aunty, as the movie surged to become the second highest-grossing Nollywood title of the weekend in 2025, raking in over ₦382 million within just 11 days of its cinema run.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the comedy-drama has continued to pull large audiences across cinemas nationwide, driven by strong word-of-mouth and impressive turnout since its release.
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The film had earlier sparked excitement following a well-attended advanced screening on December 18, ahead of its official nationwide debut a day later.
Oversabi Aunty centres on the life of a kind-hearted but excessively interfering aunty whose attempts to solve everyone’s problems spiral into humorous chaos, while also uncovering emotional truths that resonate with viewers.
The movie features a blend of top Nollywood talents and rising stars, with performances from Mike Ezuruonye, Efe Irele, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, and several others contributing to its widespread appeal.
Reacting to the achievement, Toyin Abraham took to social media to appreciate her supporters, describing the milestone as overwhelming and deeply humbling. She noted that the film’s rapid success surpassed her expectations, especially when compared to previous projects that took weeks to reach similar figures.
The actress encouraged fans to keep supporting the movie, stressing that Oversabi Aunty goes beyond comedy, offering relatable life lessons wrapped in entertaining storytelling. The film is still showing in cinemas across the country as audiences continue to troop in.
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