Nigerian media mogul and filmmaker Mo Abudu has publicly celebrated the achievements of three leading Nollywood actresses for their successful December cinema releases. In a social media post, Abudu praised Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, and Ini Edo for lighting up the holiday box office and showcasing the strength of women in film.
Celebrating Nollywood's Phenomenal Queens
In a heartfelt Instagram post shared recently, Mo Abudu called on fans to celebrate Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, and Ini Edo. She described them as "phenomenal queens of the box office" who are creating magic and breaking barriers with their latest projects. Abudu specifically highlighted Funke Akindele's film Behind the Scenes, Toyin Abraham's Oversabi Aunty, and Ini Edo's A Very Dirty Christmas.
"Here’s to women leading, inspiring, and shaping the future of the Nigerian film industry," Abudu wrote, concluding her tribute. She encouraged audiences nationwide to support these stories by watching them in cinemas, including at EbonyLife Cinemas, noting the films are captivating viewers everywhere.
Box Office Numbers Tell the Story
The celebration comes on the heels of impressive financial milestones reported by the actresses themselves. Toyin Abraham announced that her film 'Oversabi Aunty' grossed a staggering ₦382,897,436 in just 11 days. In an emotional post, she thanked God and her fans, emphasizing that this achievement, which previously took three weeks, was monumental for her career.
This success follows the historic record set by Funke Akindele's earlier blockbuster, A Tribe Called Judah, which made over ₦613 million at the box office, cementing her status as a box office powerhouse. The momentum from these successes underscores the significant commercial impact of these female-led projects during the crucial December cinema season.
Industry and Fan Reactions
Mo Abudu's post ignited positive reactions online, with the celebrated actresses and fans flooding the comments with gratitude and support. Funke Akindele (@funkejenifaakindele) simply wrote, "Thank you so much ma ❤️." Toyin Abraham (@toyin_abraham) and Ini Edo (@iniedo) also expressed their thanks directly to "Aunty Mo."
Fans joined in the celebration, with comments like "BTS the greatest movie of all time" in reference to Funke Akindele's film, and "Oversabi Aunty is that film guys," showing strong audience endorsement. One supporter, @yourfairycoach, aptly summarized the sentiment: "It is not easy to do what they do. Effort should be rewarded and this is how to do it."
This public endorsement from a heavyweight like Mo Abudu not only highlights the individual successes of Akindele, Abraham, and Edo but also shines a spotlight on the growing influence and leadership of women in Nollywood, who are consistently shaping the industry's present and future with record-breaking content.
