Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has recorded one other sturdy field workplace outing as his newest characteristic movie, Love and New Notes, debuted with N106.5 million on its opening day, reinforcing his rising repute as a bankable lead in Nigeria’s cinema business.
Knowledge from the Nigerian field workplace reviews for the February 13–15 weekend present that the romantic drama posted an opening-day gross of N103.9million, lifting its cumulative earnings to roughly N106.5million by the tip of the opening weekend.
The efficiency locations the movie among the many stronger opening releases of the 12 months, amid heightened competitors within the home field workplace.
Love and New Notes, directed by Kayode Kasum and written by Stephen Okonkwo, is ready in 1984 Nigeria and follows the journey of a personality named Boma as he navigates love, life-altering selections, and the realities of a altering {economic} setting marked by forex reforms.
Members of the solid and manufacturing group had been additionally current on the occasion, together with Odunlade Adekola, Ayoola Akinyoola, Sophie Alakija, Eniola Badmus, Toluwani George, Constance Owoiyomi, Iyiola Elvis, and Tolu Babs Omish.
The night took on a celebratory be aware when Sophie Alakija obtained a shock birthday acknowledgement, drawing applause from attendees.
Co-produced by FilmOne Studios, and distributed by FilmOne Leisure in collaboration with FilmTribe Media, the movie secured large cinema placement throughout Nigeria and Ghana. Screenings had been held at main places, together with Ikeja Metropolis Mall and Silverbird Galleria in Lagos, Jabi Lake Mall and Silverbird Leisure Centre in Abuja, Galaxy Mall in Kaduna, in addition to Silverbird Cinemas in Accra and West Hills Mall, Ghana.
The opening efficiency additional cements Egbuson’s field workplace momentum following his 2024 success with Reel Love . The movie, additionally directed by Kasum, grossed over N200 million inside three weeks of launch after opening with N40.5 million on its first day.
Its sturdy run included a cumulative N123.2 million in its first week and a gap weekend whole of N99.3 million, making it one of many standout Nollywood releases of the 12 months.
In 2023 the 38 12 months previous was recognised as one in all Nigeria’s high 10 grossing actors who earned almost N3 billion from lead actor roles, first or second supporting lead actor roles in a number of movies, in line with Filmone leisure.
Timini Egbuson is one in all Nollywood’s most commercially profitable actors of his technology, with a profession that blends mainstream attraction, youth tradition affect, and constant field workplace efficiency. Egbuson studied Psychology on the University of Lagos earlier than transitioning absolutely into appearing.
He rose to prominence by way of his breakout function within the tv collection Tinsel, the place he rapidly turned identified for his charismatic display screen presence and romantic lead roles. Over time, he has expanded his vary, starring in cinema hits and critically acclaimed initiatives, together with his AMVCA-winning efficiency in Elevator Child.
Past appearing, Egbuson has constructed a robust private model as a producer, host, and influencer, making him one in all Nollywood’s most marketable stars.
His current run of high-grossing movies has positioned him as a dependable field workplace draw, notably amongst youthful city audiences, reinforcing his standing as a key business power in Nigeria’s movie business.
