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Onobiren has reached the number one position at the Nigerian box office for the weekend of March 6-8.
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The weekend of March 6-8, 2026, brought new releases and continuing runs together in Nigerian cinemas. Below, ranked from sixth to first, is the list of these movies:
6. Behind The Scenes
BTS (also known as Behind The Scenes) is a family comedy-drama directed and produced by Funke Akindele, who also plays the lead role. The story centres on a successful woman dealing with constant demands from relatives, highlighting themes of generosity, family expectations, and emotional labour through scenes of tense family gatherings. Released in December 2025, the film earned ₦11.9 million this weekend to reach a cumulative total of ₦2.72 billion after 12 weeks.
5. Crime 101
Crime 101 is a heist caper produced by Amazon MGM Studios and starring Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry, with additional cast members including Pedro Pascal and supporting roles filled by other international actors. The plot follows a series of jewel heists in which every thief relies on an insider for success. Released on February 13, 2026, it collected ₦13.8 million this weekend for a cumulative total of ₦126.1 million.
4. Scream 7
Scream 7 is an American slasher film directed by Kevin Williamson and starring Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, and Isabel May as Prescott’s daughter, with further roles by David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, and others. The story follows a new Ghostface killer who targets Sidney Prescott and her daughter in the town where she has built a new life. Released in Nigerian cinemas on February 27, 2026, it earned ₦18 million this weekend to bring its total to ₦53.2 million after two weeks.
3. Mother’s Love
Mother’s Love is a Nigerian drama directed by and starring Omotola Jalade Ekeinde as Labake, with Noray Nehita as her daughter Adeola, alongside Lilian Afegbai, Nosa Rex, Olumide Oworu, and others. The film follows a protected rich girl who falls in love with someone from a different social class, learns to stand independently, and confronts her mother’s hidden family pains and sacrifices. Released on March 6, 2026, it opened with ₦25.1 million for a cumulative total of ₦25.3 million.
2. Love and New Notes
Love and New Notes is a romantic drama directed by Kayode Kasum, with Timini Egbuson in the lead role and serving as executive producer, alongside Sophie Alakija, Odunlade Adekola, Eniola Badmus, Toluwani George, and others. Set in 1984 Nigeria during the government’s sudden currency change, the story examines love and major life decisions amid economic upheaval. Released on February 13, 2026, it earned ₦28.3 million this weekend to reach a cumulative total of ₦294.2 million after four weeks.
1. Onobiren
Onobiren: A Woman’s Story is a Nigerian drama directed by Famous Odion Iraoya and produced by Laju Iren under Laju Iren Films. It stars Ruby Akubueze as Roli, with Bisola Aiyeola, Patience Ozokwor, Deyemi Okanlawon, Desmond Bryce, and others. The film follows Roli’s journey from the Itsekiri fishing communities in Warri to Lagos, where an expected path shifts into one focused on purpose, survival, and self-discovery, supported by the strength of women helping one another. Released on March 6, 2026, it debuted with ₦30.5 million in revenue.
In Summary
These six films offer a range of stories from Nigerian dramas about personal growth and family to international thrillers and heists. You can still catch them in cinemas across Nigeria.
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