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Love and New Notes opened in Nigerian cinemas on February 13, 2026, and earned over ₦100 million in its first three days, taking the top spot at the box office.
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Directed by Kayode Kasum, Love and New Notes is a romantic drama set against the backdrop of Nigeria’s currency change era. The story centres on themes of love and life decisions during a time of economic transition. Timini Egbuson leads the cast and serves as executive producer, joined by Sophie Alakija, Odunlade Adekola, Eniola Badmus, and others. The film grossed ₦103.9 million over the February 13-15 weekend, bringing its cumulative total to ₦106.5 million.
The top 5 movies at the Nigerian box office for that weekend ranked as follows:
5. Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell, is an adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel centred on the intense and destructive love between Catherine Earnshaw and the enigmatic Heathcliff, exploring themes of class, obsession, and revenge on the Yorkshire moors. Margot Robbie stars as Catherine opposite Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff. The film opened as a new release with ₦15 million.
4. Oversabi Aunty
Oversabi Aunty, the directorial debut of Toyin Abraham, who also plays the lead, is a comedy about a well-meaning but overzealous church usher who constantly interferes in other people’s lives to “fix” their problems, creating chaotic and humorous consequences. The cast includes Mike Ezuruonye, Efe Irele, Queen Nwokoye, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, and others. In its ninth week, it grossed ₦20.5 million, bringing its cumulative total to ₦1.13 billion.
3. Crime 101
Crime 101, directed by Bart Layton, is a crime thriller adapted from Don Winslow’s novella about a highly skilled jewel thief planning one final high-stakes job along California’s Pacific Coast Highway while a determined detective closes in. Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, and Barry Keoghan lead the cast. The new entry took in ₦34.4 million over the weekend.
2. Behind The Scenes
Behind The Scenes (often abbreviated BTS), directed and produced by Funke Akindele who also stars, is a family comedy-drama that follows a successful woman facing relentless demands from relatives, examining themes of generosity, family expectations, and emotional labour. A large ensemble supports the central story of tense family gatherings and relational strain. After holding the top spot for 10 consecutive weeks, it added ₦50.7 million, reaching a cumulative ₦2.65 billion.
1. Love And New Notes
Love and New Notes, directed by Kayode Kasum and executive produced by its star Timini Egbuson, is a romantic drama set during Nigeria’s 1984 currency change era, tracing how love and critical life choices unfold amid national economic upheaval. The cast features Sophie Alakija, Odunlade Adekola, Eniola Badmus, and others. It opened with ₦103.9 million for the weekend and a cumulative ₦106.5 million.
In Summary
The strong opening performance of Love and New Notes, crossing ₦100 million in three days, gives the movie a strong launch. If it keeps up with steady attendance and limited direct competition ahead, it could realistically hit the ₦500M mark in the coming weeks.
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