THE RETURN OF ARINZO

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo shared an exciting update on Monday, April 6, 2026, revealing that her latest movie, Return of Arinzo, set records in cinemas less than a week after its release.

Iyabo revealed that her movie emerged as the highest-grossing movie of the Easter weekend at the Nigerian box office.

According to the actress, the Return of Arinzo grossed N104.8m in its opening weekend, breaking multiple records, including the biggest Easter opening, the highest-grossing film of the weekend, and the second-highest opening weekend performance for 2026.

The film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, also confirmed the milestone in a post on Instagram, describing the movie’s debut as a strong statement at the box office.

Iyabo Ojo’s new record at the cinema comes after a viral moment at her movie premiere in Lagos involving Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. In a viral video, Abraham was seen attempting to greet Akindele, who appeared not to respond, sparking reactions on social media.

The drama escalated on social media, with the two box office queens unfollowing one another on Instagram.

The recent achievement stirred congratulatory messages from many of Iyabo Ojo’s colleagues and fans. Notable among them were the messages from Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham.