Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo’s latest film, “Return of Arinzo,” has broken the record as the highest-grossing movie of the Easter weekend at the Nigerian box office.

The movie, which set a number of milestones, including the biggest opening for a Nollywood sequel and the highest Easter weekend performance, grossed N104.8m in its opening weekend.

Taking to his verified X handle on Monday, Iyabo Ojo revealed that the movie smashed several records and made N104.8 million in its first weekend of release.

“Thank you, everyone, for the love you showed us. TROA opens with N104.8m, breaking multiple records in just one weekend.

“Highest grossing Easter weekend performance, biggest opening for a Nollywood sequel. This was only possible because of you,” she wrote.

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FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributor, attributed the success to strong audience connection and support across West Africa.

“₦104.8M in its opening weekend, the biggest Easter opening, and the highest-grossing film of the weekend.

“But beyond the numbers, this is what it looks like when a story connects… when people see themselves on screen and show up for it. West Africa, you didn’t just watch, you showed up… you filled the cinemas, you made it a moment,” it stated.

“Return of Arinzo” is a sequel to the 2013 Yoruba blockbuster “Arinzo,” exploring themes of crime and personal transformation.

William Benson, Mercy Aigbe, and Funke Akindele are among the film’s stellar cast members.

Given the fierce competition in the Easter release window, the movie’s success is noteworthy.

Buzz was created by its Lagos debut, and Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham’s viral moment sparked social media comments.