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NFVCB honours Toyin Abraham’s ‘Oversabi Aunty’
Toyin Abraham’s highest-grossing film, ‘Oversabi Aunty,’ has been honoured by the Dr Shaibu Husseini- led National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB).
The recognition is coming for her film, ‘Oversabi Aunty,’ which grossed over N1 billion at the Nigerian box office. The award celebrates Abraham’s “outstanding box office performance” as a first-time director.
The ceremony took place at the board’s South West Zonal Office in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, March 20, 2026.
Guests at the ceremony included Olori Temitope Ogunwusi, the National President of the Association of Movie Producers in Nigeria, Blessing Ebigieson, Head of Operations at Viva Cinemas, Patrick Lee, Vice President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, and Grace Edwin-Okon.
Speaking at the celebration of Abraham’s achievement, Dr Husseini said, “Today we gather to honour an exceptional talent. An actress, producer and debut director. We are here to celebrate Toyin Abraham, whose film ‘Oversabi Aunty’ has achieved an extraordinary milestone, surpassing N1 billion at the Nigerian box office.
“This accomplishment is not only a personal triumph for her, but it is a testament to great strength, resilience, and the global potential of Nollywood. At the National Film and Video Censors Board, we take pride in supporting a thriving film culture that entertains, informs, and contributes meaningfully to our national economy. This recognition is part of our commitment to celebrating those who continue to raise the bar in storytelling and production. Today, we are also presenting her with an award for outstanding box office performance as a first-time director. Please, you must give Toyin Abraham a round of applause.
“And to Toyin Abraham, we celebrate your vision, your hard work. You work very hard. The only place she has not done a skit is on my back. Your unwavering dedication to your craft cannot be compared. Congratulations to you.”
In the same vein, Olori Temitope Ogunwusi, one of the wives of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, shared how Abraham’s film prompted her to rethink her family life.
“The movie isn’t just entertainment. It gave me the time to reflect on my family, my children across the world. I started calling them, telling them, ‘I’m not too busy for you.’ Toyin Abraham has taught me that even in our busy lives, we must be intentional about our loved ones. For those who haven’t seen ‘Oversabi Aunty,’ you need to see it. It is a must watch for all parents, especially religious people. You can’t watch it and remain the same. It’s a wake‑up call,” she said.