Toyin Abraham’s latest movie, Over Sabi Aunty, has crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the box office, highlighting the continued popularity of comedy dramas in Nigeria.

Everyone knows an “Over Sabi Aunty” that relative or neighbour who wouldn’t mind their business, talks too much, and always has an opinion and somehow thinks they know everything and is always right. She did a good job in turning this everyday character into a full story, mixing comedy, family drama and situations Nigerians see in their own lives.

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What makes this movie special is how realistic it feels. The humour comes naturally and the situations mirror our everyday life. From nosy relatives to family pressure and community gossip, the viewers can’t help it, but laugh, and shake their heads because it feels so familiar.

Toyin herself is the heart of the movie. Her performance is top tier and natural, balancing comedy and emotion in a way that keeps the audience hooked. The movie takes audiences on an entertaining journey full of laughs and relatable moments. The supporting cast also delivered, adding energy to the story.

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The dialogues feel real, like something you would hear at home, at work, at the marketplace or while hanging out with friends and family.

Crossing 1 Billion at the Box Office is no small joke, especially with ticket prices rising. Strong social media engagement and word-of-mouth contributed to the film’s sustained popularity establishing it as one of the year’s most successful releases.

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The film’s success show Abraham’s continued popularity, with audiences responding positively to her mix of comedy and relatable storytelling.

With this accomplishment, Toyin Abraham confirms her position as one of Nollywood’s most consistent Box Office appeal. Over Sabi Aunty ranks among the top-grossing Nollywood films to becoming a notable commercial success across Nigeria

Susy Oludele has always been known for bold, creative hair work, and her latest braid design shows how far traditional braiding can be pushed into sculptural, three-dimensional territory. She created blonde braids shaped into stacked cubes, neatly arranged and styled on a model with albinism. Each cube is tight and aligned. The shapes are formed and anchored by slim, close-to-the-scalp braids.

Instead of lying flat or flowing, the braids stand upright, creating an architectural effect that requires extraordinary skill and control. It shows just how Susy can push braids into new shapes.

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Susy Oludele’s journey started in Nigeria at a young age. She is of Yoruba descent and began honing her craft on friends and family before taking her skills professionally. She founded hair by Susy and has built a reputation for turning braids into bold, memorable statements. She is widely recognised for her collaborations with Solange Knowles and Beyoncé, including the iconic “Lemonade” braids. She has also styled Zoë Kravitz, showing how she adapts traditional braiding techniques to modern looks.

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Her work is recognised for organic approach to styling, structure, and creativity, turning standard braids into memorable statements.

With these cube-stacked braids, Susy Oludele proves how creative braiding can be. believing that the most iconic looks come from vision and flow rather than strict trends.

This week, we’re digging deep into the dark, tense, world of Nigerian thrillers and settling in for some much-needed family comedy. These four movies are a must-watch this week.

1. The Herd (Thriller, Drama)

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A joyous wedding ceremony takes a sharp, terrifying turn when the bride, Derin, and the groom’s friend, Gosi are ambushed and kidnapped by gunmen disguised as cattle herdsmen on their way to the hotel. What follows is a tense, brutal fight for survival that forces the victims, and those negotiating their release to confront hidden family secrets and the chilling reality of Nigeria’s current insecurity crisis. The movie highlights societal issues.

The movie casts: Daniel Etim Effiong as Gosi. He also directed the movie. Genoveva Umeh as Derin. Linda Ejiofor as Adama (Gosi’s wife), Tina Mba and Adedimeji Lateef.

The Herd is less a movie but a punching commentary on Nigeria’s current reality. It tackles the terrifying threat of banditry and kidnapping with an unflinching realism that is so difficult to shake.

The herds costume was so on point, the storyline was well connected and the cinematography was crisp. A perfect adrenaline rush movie for the week. Watch the trailer here.

2. 3 Cold dishes (Thriller, Drama)

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Revenge is a dish best served across multiple countries. This thriller follows three women—Esosa (Nigeria), Fatouma(Côte d’Ivoire), and Giselle (Benin), who were trafficked and subjected to horrific abuse as teenagers. Two decades later, they reunite, now hardened and skilled, to execute high-stakes, multi-country revenge plot against the powerful and corrupt men who ruined their lives.

The cast features: Osas Ighodaro as Esosa, Fatou Toure as Fatouma, and Maud Guerard as Giselle, Femi Jacobs, and Wale Ojo. Watch the trailer here.

3. Safari (Drama, Romance)

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A disenchanted wife of a prominent Nigerian politician decides to take a solo vacation to Kenya for a much needed Safari. Far from the opulence and control of her life in Lagos, she finds herself entangled with a local “beach boy”. The vacation takes a dangerous turn when her new companion is accused of the gruesome murder of British tourist, forcing her into a complex, morally ambiguous position in a foreign land.

The central conflict of an unhappy woman seeking identity and freedom is a universal theme, but placing her in a high-stakes murder mystery abroad turns the story on its head making it a masterpiece.

The cast features: Osas Ighodaro, Ali Nuhu, Emmanuel Mugo, Jide Kene Achufusi. See the movie trailer.

4. Grandpa Must Obey (Family, Comedy, and Drama)

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Mr. Akachi Okafor, a retired, grumpy, and traditional grandfather played by the veteran Kanayo O Kanayo is reluctantly left in charge of his two energetic and thoroughly modern grandchildren. What he anticipates will be a quiet weekend quickly spirals into a hilarious, generational chaos. From wild antics that turn his orderly world upside down to unexpected moments of tenderness. Get a glimpse of the drama here.

The cast are: Kanayo O. Kanayo as the grandfather, Darasimi Nadi and Fiyinfoluwa Asenuga as the mischievous grandkids.

This week’s movie menu is fantastic. Start with the intensity of “The Herd” for a powerful thriller, then follow it up with 3 cold dishes and Safari, and finally settle in for a good laugh with Grandpa Must Obey.