Toyin Abraham, Mercy Aigbe Criticize Limited Screenings of Their Films
Nollywood stars and filmmakers Toyin Abraham and Mercy Aigbe have voiced their frustrations over limited screenings of their latest movies in Nigerian cinemas.
Mercy Aigbe, whose movie Thinline is currently showing, took to social media to apologize to fans who complained about the film not being screened at some cinemas despite advertised showtimes.
“Good morning beautiful people, I have been getting a lot of complaints about some cinemas not showing Thinline despite having showtimes,” Aigbe wrote. “Please, I want to apologize. We are working on it, and hopefully, this will be resolved soon.”
Similarly, Toyin Abraham addressed the challenges facing her latest movie, Alakada Bad and Boujee, which has grossed ₦134 million in Nigerian cinemas. While celebrating the milestone, she expressed disappointment that many cinemas have allocated limited screen time to her film, which she said could discourage its performance. Abraham thanked her fans for their unwavering support, emphasizing her gratitude for their loyalty.
Meanwhile, Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa has continued its strong performance both locally and internationally. The movie has earned over ₦783 million in Nigeria and $190,000 in the diaspora within just eight days of its premiere. Akindele celebrated the success on Instagram, thanking her cast, colleagues, and fans for their overwhelming support.
The differing fortunes of these Nollywood films highlight the ongoing challenges within the Nigerian cinema industry, from scheduling conflicts to competition for screen time, which filmmakers hope to address for greater inclusivity and fair representation of local productions.
