Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi is celebrating the phenomenal success of her latest movie, Alakada: Bad and Boujee, which has earned an impressive ₦134 million within just seven days of its release.
Taking to Instagram on December 27, Toyin expressed her gratitude to God, her fans, and supporters for their unwavering dedication to her work. The achievement was first announced by the film’s local distributor, prompting an emotional reaction from the actress.
“God of my journey, thank you. I am grateful that you helped me beat my last record! I am my own competition! Last year, I made ₦52M after seven days; this year, I made ₦134M after seven days. That is over a 157.69% increase. God, I am that woman who returns to say thank you,” she wrote.
The actress also extended heartfelt thanks to her fans, acknowledging their role in making the movie a massive hit:
“To my fans and everyone who has watched Alakada: Bad and Boujee, thank you. Despite everything, you stood your ground and made me a happy woman. Ẹṣé gan ó. Mo dúpé.”
Toyin, known for her resilience and creativity in Nollywood, shared her experiences navigating challenges in the highly competitive film industry. She praised cinemas that supported her movie while addressing setbacks from others.
“To the cinemas, especially the ones that have made it clear that their goal is for the industry to grow and support every movie irrespective of who is distributing it, thank you. And to those cinemas that made it clear they don’t want us to succeed, God has proven Himself to be greater than man—thank you, Lord,” she added.
The remarkable success of Alakada: Bad and Boujee not only solidifies Toyin Abraham’s status as a leading figure in Nollywood but also sets a new benchmark for her career in filmmaking.
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