Netizens have bestowed upon Odunlade Adekola the title that was previously held by box office actress Toyin Abraham, as he sets out to break her records in the box office.
Toyin Abraham, who earned the moniker ‘World Best’ from her fans after being crowned best actress at an Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) show, has now seen that title transferred to Odunlade Adekola.
Odunlade Adekola’s recent movie, “Orisa,” has achieved a remarkable milestone by grossing over one hundred million naira at the box office. This accomplishment also marks the first movie in 2023 to reach such a remarkable height.
Taking to social media, Odunlade Adekola expressed his gratitude to his fans and all Nigerians for their unwavering love and support, which propelled “Orisa” to this unprecedented achievement. He stated, “Breaking News: Orisa shatters records, crosses the N100 million milestone at the box office.
Thank you, Nigeria, for making history with us. Your love and support have propelled Orisa to new heights!”
In response to this news, netizens flooded Odunlade Adekola’s comment section, conferring upon him the title of “world best.” One individual, Afolashade, wrote, “Congratulations world best.”
Once again, Funke Akindele sets new records in the Nigerian entertainment sphere.
Recalling recent developments, Funke Akindele has achieved another groundbreaking feat in the Nigerian film industry. She has outperformed her own previous achievements by securing the title for the highest-grossing film at the Nigerian box office.
A post shared by Film One unveiled that Funke Akindele’s latest movie, “Battle on Buka Street,” has surpassed the record previously held by her 2020 release, “Omo Ghetto: The Saga.”
“Battle on Buka Street” amassed an impressive 640 million naira at the box office, surpassing the earnings of “Omo Ghetto: The Saga,” which collected 636 million naira.
In an Instagram post, FilmOne acknowledged that Funke Akindele’s only competition seemed to be herself.
With this achievement, Funke Akindele stands as the sole Nollywood actress to have broken the grossing record twice, further solidifying her prominent position in the industry.