Nigeria Breaking News
Nigerian actress Lola Alao, a prominent figure in the Yoruba film industry, has announced the passing of her mother. The Canadian-based actress, 55, shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram page on Friday, posting pictures of her mother, including cherished moments they shared together. In a heartfelt tribute, Alao expressed her deep love and sorrow, praying for her mother’s …
Nollywood’s latest success story, The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3, has achieved a significant box office milestone, grossing N110 million in the 3 weeks ended Nov 10. Directed by Omoni Oboli, the film has quickly gained traction, adding to the legacy of the Wives on Strike series. Debuting with a strong opening weekend at N28.2 …
The highly anticipated sequel Gladiator 2 has amassed N17 million during its two-day advanced screenings in Nigeria, ahead of its official cinema release on November 22, 2024. The Nigerian box office disclosed the figures on Friday, marking an impressive debut for the Ridley Scott-directed historical epic. Early data revealed the film generated N8.1 million on …
Nigeria’s music industry has become a global phenomenon, with Afrobeats taking center stage in the global music conversation. Valued at $1.8 billion and projected to generate $14.82 billion by 2025, the industry owes much of its success to the collaborative efforts of both artists and visual storytellers/directors. While Nigerian artists are celebrated for their talent …
The highly anticipated Gladiator II has made a powerful debut at the Nigerian box office, recording a total of N99.1 million in its opening weekend, marking the second-highest opening of the year. According to data from Nigerian Box Office, the historical epic, directed by Ridley Scott, earned N8.13 million on Wednesday and N8.96 million on …
Nollywood has hit an unprecedented milestone, grossing over N3.5 billion year-to-date (YTD) at the Nigerian box office. This is based on data shared by the Nigerian box office which also stated that more than 935,000 tickets have been sold, the figures mark a 125% surge in revenue and a 46% increase in ticket sales compared …
Nigeria’s box office continues to thrive as “Family Gbese,” the latest film from Inkblot Productions, rakes in N28.1 million within two weeks of its release. According to data from the Nigerian box office, the movie debuted with N15.2 million in its first week and added another N12.7 million in its second week, establishing its …
Hollywood’s epic historical action film has crossed the N200 million threshold in Nigerian cinemas after its official release plus advanced screening numbers. According to official data, the film earned an additional N60.1 million during the weekend of November 22-24, bringing its total to N202.4 million. This figure includes earnin The historical epic serves as a …
The highly anticipated musical fantasy film ‘Wicked’ has made its debut in Nigerian cinemas, earning an impressive N17.1 million in its opening weekend. This marks a strong start for the adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical, which has already captivated global audiences. On the international stage, Wicked has grossed $178.7 million worldwide, a promising performance …
After over a month in cinemas, Farmer’s Bride has grossed an impressive N154 million, solidifying its place among the top-grossing Nollywood releases of 2024. The film’s robust performance continues to fuel Nigeria’s year-to-date box office earnings, now approaching an unprecedented N8 billion. This milestone highlights a record-breaking year for Nollywood and underscores the sector’s increasing …