‎Nollywood Movie ‘Agbara Nla : The Return’ Breaks Preview Record With N71m Sales

‎‎Nollywood faith-based movie, Agbara Nla: The Return, has recorded about N71m from single-day preview screenings ahead of its official release.

‎‎According to the Nigerian Box Office platform, the film generated N70m from 12,134 admissions during its preview period between September 25 and October 1.

‎The performance was reported as the biggest single-day preview gross ever recorded in West Africa, placing Agbara Nla at No. 1 for the period.

‎The report also said the film’s 12,134 admissions were the highest first-day figure recorded in 2026, while its N70m gross was the highest first-day gross for a Nollywood title.

‎The film also recorded the biggest single-day gross for October, according to the report.

‎The Nile Entertainment, distributor of the film, had earlier announced that Agbara Nla: The Return recorded the biggest first-day gross for a Nollywood title and the biggest opening for a faith-based film.

‎The distributor said, “From the biggest first-day gross for a Nollywood title to the biggest faith-based opener of all time, the biggest single-day previews in West Africa (₦71M+), and the #1 movie of the week.

‎“The Legend didn’t just return. It roared back. And now, ₦71M+ and counting.

‎“This is the power of a story that never truly left us. This is cinema coming together for a moment that will be remembered.”

‎The distributor said the film’s single-day preview earnings had surpassed N71m.

‎The film is now showing in cinemas nationwide, 33 years after its original release.

‎Agbara Nla: The Return is a modern reimagining of the classic Agbara Nla, which was originally released in 1993.

‎Mike Bamiloye reprises his role as Isawuru, while Damilola Mike-Bamiloye and Joshua Bamiloye directed the new production.

‎The cast also includes Aanu Kolade Abiodun, Remilekun Mosiko, Philip Olubakin, Gloria Mike-Bamiloye and David Kola Okeowo.

‎The original film, created by Christian filmmaker Mike Bamiloye, was later released in English as The Ultimate Power in 1994.

‎The new production returns to the story of Muwonleru, a village under the control of the powerful herbalist Isawuru.

‎Two believers, Olaboye and Olatomi, leave their city lives to take the Christian message to the community, leading to a conflict between their faith and Isawuru’s spiritual power.

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