Labake Olododo: The Warrior Lord, an indigenous-language epic produced by Nollywood veteran Iyabo Ojo, has formally surpassed N200 million in field workplace earnings, persevering with a wave of economic success for Yoruba-language cinema in Nigeria.
In keeping with information from the field workplace Nigeria, the movie grossed N202.3 million inside three weeks of its theatrical launch, sustaining the highest spot on the Nigerian field workplace throughout the weekend of April 11–13 with a further N24.4 million in ticket gross sales.
Directed by Biodun Stephen and set in opposition to the backdrop of Yoruba cultural heritage, Labake Olododo tells the story of a fearless heroine who confronts social and political injustice in her group.
The movie options performances from Omowunmi Ajiboye, Kiitan Bukola, and Olarotimi Fakunle.
The movie’s opening week introduced in N50 million, and by the tip of its second week, it had joined the N175 million membership—an elite group of Nollywood titles with spectacular ticket gross sales. Its trajectory echoes the success of Ajakaju (Beast of Two Worlds), produced by Eniola Ajao, which closed its theatrical run above N200 million final yr.
The rising dominance of indigenous epics on the Nigerian field workplace is additional underscored by current blockbusters resembling Queen Lateefah, a success from actress Wunmi Toriola, which surpassed N350 million in earnings in 2024, and Lakatabu by Odunlade Adekola, which additionally crossed the N200 million threshold.
In the same vein, Ajosepo, directed by Kayode Kasum and written by Stephen Okonkwo, introduced in a notable N257.2 million, reinforcing the enchantment of culturally rooted narratives that resonate with each native and diaspora audiences.
For Iyabo Ojo, Labake Olododo marks one more milestone in a profession that spans greater than 150 performing credit and over 14 manufacturing titles. The movie’s launch additionally comes at a celebratory time for the actress, whose daughter, Priscilla Ojo, is about to wed later this month.
Labake Olododo comes at a time when Nigerian cinema continues to expertise a renaissance, pushed by sturdy native tales, strategic distribution, and elevated viewers engagement. The movie’s {financial} success reinforces the urge for food for culturally resonant epics and alerts continued development for Nollywood’s theatrical panorama.
