The Yoruba epic Abanisète: The Ancestor, created by the multi-talented Ibrahim Yekini (Itele D’Icon), has stormed the Nigerian box office, surpassing ₦70 million in just 9 days. The film continues to dominate as the No. 1 movie nationwide, drawing audiences even on weekdays and keeping cinemas buzzing.
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The movie is undeniably one to watch right now, as fans across Nigeria are giving massive credit to the producer for doing a wonderful job in bringing this masterpiece to life. Despite a few negative takes from “keyboard warriors” who never even watched the film, the audience feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising its rich cultural narrative, stellar performances, and high-quality production.
Itele has truly lived up to his name “Itele D’ Icon” in this production, cementing his reputation as one of Nollywood’s most dedicated storytellers. Abanisète is not just a film — it’s a movement, a revival of indigenous storytelling at a global standard. We are rooting for him because it’s clear he poured his heart and effort into creating this masterpiece.
