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The Nigerian government has applauded actress Toyin Abraham after her latest movie, Oversabi Aunty, grossed ₦1 billion at the Nigerian box office.

The movie which was released December 19, 2025, grossed N1 billion on Monday.

Reacting to Toyin Abraham’s achievement, the Federal Government, through the Nigeria Film Corporation, described the new record as “as another strong signal of progress for the nation’s creative economy”.

The Corporation in a statement shared by its managing director, Ali Nuhu, said: “This achievement places Ms. Abraham in the prestigious league of filmmakers whose works have not only connected culturally with audiences but have also demonstrated strong commercial viability in an increasingly competitive cinema market.

“Oversabi Aunty is a clear example of how locally rooted stories, when properly produced, and strategically marketed, can achieve extraordinary reach and impact. The film’s success reflects a deep understanding of the Nigerian audience, a strong distribution strategy, and the growing cinema-going culture across the country.”

Also, celebrating her achievement, the actress in an Instagram post, appreciated her fans and the general public for their support.

Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has cried out to God to come to her aid.

She made the call amid the recent pump price hike.

The actress, who is a firm supporter of the Tinubu-led administration took to her Instastories, crying out to her Maker for help.

She noted that she needs God more than ever as whatever she is going through is way beyond her imagination.

Her words: “Lord, I need you now than ever, this is way beyond my imagination.”

See reactions to her post below;

mzolanma wrote: “Them never even grind beans finish moi moi don Dey smell. You see this MANDATE, you will sleep and dance on it till 2027.”

oyeolu wrote: “She’s fine in Jesus name it about her work Alakada bad and bojee coming out December it will shock you people how God will help her ,,nah only she vote Tinubu abi”

mrs_sadam said: “Attention seeker. Always looking for pity party. Get lost idiat”

de_fabric wrote: “You can’t undo your deed, you better hold am tight, cause the kind Curse whey people dey give Tinubu and em supporters ehhhn no be here o, Me inclusive 😂💔”

iam.emy said: “Is tinubu not enough for you??????”

Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi clashed with some street touts who attempted to cause havoc at her movie set.

The actress who would not accept any interference with her job, bravely confronted the area boys who stormed into her movie set to cause commotion.

The resolute actress during a heated discussion confronted the goons and questioned whether she was not permitted to film in Lagos.

She boldly told the area boys in a viral video that she would not tolerate them damaging her set while threatening to pursue legal action.

Toyin unexpectedly took the initiative to offer the invaders ₦10,000 in an attempt to mediate the situation. However, the local boys refused to back down and urged the actress for a larger payment.

Toyin Abraham, the popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker,  has boasted that she is the world’s “best”.

Speaking in an interview with skit maker, Bae U Barbi, she explained that the title wasn’t a self-proclaimed one, stressing that fans gave her the title.

She said the title of “world best” suits her because her acting and beauty are top-notch.

Abraham said, “I didn’t call myself [the world’s best actress], people called me word best because I am the world’s best.

“My confidence is top-notch, my beauty is top-notch, my brain is top-notch, my acting is top-notch. So, I am world best. I didn’t call myself, they [fans] called me and I claimed it.”

The actress also admitted during the interview that the entertainment industry favours women more than men.

According to her, female entertainers are more successful than their male counterparts because they are “very emotional”.

She added that her latest film, ‘Malaika’ is her most expensive movie, saying she paid veteran actor, Emeka Ike and others millions to feature in the movie.