Iyabo Ojo’s Return Of Arinzo Earns N104M In Explosive Opening Weekend

Actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has recorded a major box office milestone as her latest project, Return of Arinzo, emerged as the highest-grossing film during the Easter weekend at the Nigerian box office, raking in N104.8 million within its opening days. According to Ireporter Online, the film set new benchmarks, including the biggest Easter weekend performance and the highest opening for a Nollywood sequel. The filmmaker shared the achievement via her social media platform, expressing appreciation to fans for their overwhelming support, which she credited for the record-breaking debut.

Further confirming the development, FilmOne Entertainment, the movie’s distributor, noted that the film’s impressive performance reflects a strong connection with audiences across West Africa, emphasizing that cinema-goers turned out in large numbers to support the project. The sequel to the 2013 Yoruba hit Arinzo explores themes of crime and personal transformation, and features notable performances from Funke Akindele, Mercy Aigbe, and William Benson.

The film’s success comes despite stiff competition during the Easter release window, with its Lagos premiere generating significant buzz, further amplified by a viral social media moment involving Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, which drew widespread reactions online.