Tag: Toyin Abraham

Toyin Abraham’s directorial debut, Oversabi Aunty, has soared at the box office, becoming Nollywood’s second-highest-grossing film of the weekend in 2025, raking in over N382 million in just 11 days. The film follows a well-meaning but overly involved aunty who constantly tries to solve everyone’s problems, resulting in a mix of hilarious misunderstandings and heartfelt revelations. Oversabi Aunty premiered at an advanced screening on December 18, generating excitement ahead of its nationwide release on December 19. Sharing her appreciation for the support, Abraham wrote: “Honestly, I can’t thank God and you, my amazing fans, enough. Without your love and support, I am nothing 🙏. Achieving this kind of milestone in just 11 days is HUGE for me! What took three weeks before, we’ve now done in 11 days. Eshey! Modupe ganni! Oversabi Aunty is still showing in cinemas nationwide. Please go watch it and tell others. It’s not just a movie—it’s a super story packed with real-life lessons. Thank you again and again 💖”   View this post on Instagram  

Toyin Abraham went live on Instagram to voice her frustration with how some cinemas are handling her movie Oversabi Aunty. She claimed that certain cinemas are telling audiences the film is sold out even when tickets are still available, and that some tickets are being swapped, preventing people from watching her movie and cutting into her earnings despite her efforts in producing and promoting it. She urged moviegoers to be vigilant and insist on receiving tickets for the correct screening, advising them to check tickets in the presence of cinema staff. She said: “They’ll give you another ticket and say it’s a mistake. They will take you to another hall to watch a different film. Please, when they give you that, tell them no, you want Oversabi Aunty. I have a lot of evidence, but many are afraid to speak up because of bullying. Some cinemas are crazy — they give one person 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. shows. How can the film make money? I produced a good movie, directed it, did publicity, and yet we are given inconvenient showtimes.” Toyin highlighted that the early morning and late-night showtimes make it difficult for audiences to attend, limiting both viewership and revenue. She called on the public and cinema staff to ensure her movie is treated fairly. Her live session has sparked discussions online, with some viewers sharing similar experiences while others are calling for cinemas to clarify their ticketing practices. Toyin Abraham Calls Out Cinemas Over “Oversabi Aunty” Ticket Sales https://t.co/ChLmWOudns pic.twitter.com/55LWDIdIAI — Vampz (@Hybrid_Ola) December 26, 2025