Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty Joins ₦1 Billion Club

Nollywood filmmaker and actress Toyin Abraham has hit a historic box office high as her comedy film, Oversabi Aunty, officially crossed the ₦1 billion mark in cinema earnings.

The milestone was announced on Monday by FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributor, via a celebratory post on its official X page.

According to FilmOne, Oversabi Aunty grossed an impressive ₦1,017,201,953, making it the first Nollywood directorial debut to surpass ₦1 billion and the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time.

“₦1 Billion+ at the box office. First Nollywood directorial debut to hit ₦1 Billion. 4th-highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time. West Africa, this is a full celebration!!!” FilmOne wrote.

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Reacting to the achievement, a visibly grateful Toyin Abraham took to Instagram to thank God, her fans, and the entire production team for their support.

“My first directorial debut on the big screen. Oversabi Aunty to the world and still showing in cinemas near you.

“Thank you, God. Thank you, Toyintitans. Thank you, Nigerians. Thanks to my cast. Thanks to my crew. Thank you, FilmOne. Thank you, everyone. I’m short of words,” she wrote.

Released in December 2025, Oversabi Aunty marks Abraham’s directorial debut on the big screen. The 2025 Nollywood comedy centres on an overzealous church usher whose constant interference in family affairs triggers a chain of hilarious and chaotic events.

The film boasts a star-studded cast including Mike Ezuruonye and Odunlade Adekola, and has received praise for its relatable humour, strong cultural themes, and mass appeal among cinema audiences.

With its record-breaking performance, Oversabi Aunty further cements Toyin Abraham’s status as one of Nollywood’s most bankable creative forces.