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Ori: Rebirth becomes highest-grossing Nollywood film for four consecutive weekends, hits N315.8M

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“Ori: Rebirth,” Muyiwa Ademola’s Yoruba-language film, has dominated the Nigerian box office for four consecutive weekends, grossing over N315.8 million since its May 1st release

“Ori: Rebirth,” the highly anticipated Nollywood movie, has cemented its dominance at the Nigerian box office, becoming the highest-grossing Nollywood film for the fourth consecutive weekend.

Also read: Yoruba film ‘Ori: The Rebirth’ by Muyiwa Ademola achieves box office success

FilmOne Entertainment, the distributing company, announced on its Instagram page that the movie has now grossed an impressive N315.8 million since its release on May 1, 2025.

The indigenous Yoruba-language film, a spiritual sequel to Muyiwa Ademola’s 2004 classic “Ori,” has quickly become one of the top-grossing Nollywood titles of the year.

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Its sustained success highlights a renewed audience appetite for culturally grounded storytelling.

According to data from the Nigerian Box Office, “Ori: Rebirth” earned N262.7 million in its first three weeks and added another N30.7 million in its fourth week.

Over the weekend of May 16–18 alone, the film brought in N40 million, maintaining strong momentum despite competition from international titles.

Ori: Rebirth tells a story of a woman who embarks on a perilous journey to unlock her true potential and reclaim her heritage.

Directed by Muyiwa Ademola, who also co-produced alongside Adekola Tijani and Tope Adebayo Salami, “Ori: Rebirth” tells the story of Bisade, a man whose life is manipulated by a secret cult.

After his untimely death, orchestrated by the mysterious Yeye Fernandez, Bisade embarks on a perilous journey in a metaphysical realm to uncover the truth about his destiny and reclaim his heritage.

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The film explores profound themes of fate, sacrifice, and Yoruba cosmology.

Muyiwa Ademola revealed in an earlier interview that he personally invested over N400 million into the film’s production.

This high-stakes bet appears to be paying off, with the movie debuting with an impressive N97.8 million during its opening weekend, including N19.5 million on its first day alone—making it one of the strongest opening weekends for a Nigerian film this year.

The commercial success of “Ori: Rebirth” signals more than just box office figures; it reflects a growing enthusiasm for Nigerian stories deeply rooted in tradition, identity, and spirituality.

Its performance also demonstrates that audiences are willing to support big-budget indigenous films when presented with compelling narratives and high production quality.

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The film’s success comes alongside the strong debut of “My Mother is a Witch,” a supernatural drama directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, which earned N26.3 million in its opening week and currently stands at N34.6 million.

Starring Efe Irele and Mercy Aigbe, this film explores complex family relationships amidst unresolved trauma and cultural expectations.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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