Iyalode, a film produced by Nollywood actress cum filmmaker, Toyin Abraham, has grossed over N100 million within just four days of release.
The 42-year-old via her verified Instagram page, on Tuesday announced the milestone, sharing a promotional poster that read: “No. 1 Film in cinemas. N103.7m in 4 days.”
In the caption, she expressed gratitude to her fans, writing: “Thank you everyone IYALODE still showing in all cinemas in Nigeria”
Iyalode, a newly released film premiered on June 4 and opened in cinemas nationwide on June 6, is a sweeping historical drama set in pre-colonial Yoruba society.
The film which was directed by Adebayo Tijani and produced by Toyin Abraham alongside her husband Kolawole Ajeyemi, follows a story of a powerful woman who “doesn’t just wear a crown but builds a kingdom.”
Toyin plays the lead character—a trailblazing female leader whose journey is marked by power struggles, betrayal, and legacy building.
The story explores themes of cultural pride, resistance and the evolving role of women in leadership, all within a richly Yoruba cultural context.
The film also boasts an ensemble cast including Kehinde Bankole, Bukky Wright, Muyiwa Ademola, Wale Ojo, Ibrahim Chatta, Peju Ogunmola, Aisha Lawal and Kolawole Ajeyemi.
