Nigeria Movie Box Office Report: Iyabo Ojo’s ‘Return of Arinzo’ Smashes Records
The Nigerian cinema scene is on fire this April! While Hollywood blockbusters usually dominate the movie box office, local talent is currently taking the lead.
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Current Top Performers at the Nigerian Box Office (April 2026):
|
Rank |
Movie Title |
Opening Weekend / Total |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
The Return of Arinzo |
₦104.8 Million |
New Record |
|
2 |
A Tribe Called Judah |
₦1.3 Billion (Total) |
All-Time Champ |
|
3 |
Avante |
₦45 Million |
Why ‘The Return of Arinzo’ is a Big Deal:
Released during the Easter break, Iyabo Ojo's directorial debut has set a new record for the biggest Easter
opening in Nollywood history. It proves that Nigerian audiences are ready to show up for local sequels that have high production value.