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From 'The Bride Price' to 'The Bloom Boys', here are the Nollywood movies topping the local box office.

5 Nollywood movies topping the local box office | Pulse Nigeria

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<h2>The&nbsp;Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) has released the latest figures for May 19-21, 2023.</h2>

<p>Despite being released over the weekend, Universal’s <strong><em>Fast X</em></strong> has already raced to the top of the box office with ₦86.8 million.</p>

<p>In second place, Disney’s <strong><em>Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 </em></strong>is still holding strong, adding ₦6. 7 million in its third weekend for a total of ₦75. 6 million.</p>

<p>Despite the first two spots going to foreign movies, five Nollywood movies have made it to the top 10. They are:</p>

<h3><strong><em>The Bride Price</em></strong> - ₦18 million</h3>

<p>Reportedly the first Igbo indigenous film to secure the widest theatrical release,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/the-bride-price-leads-local-box-office-with-naira13-million/4vkhl1p"><em>The Bride Price&nbsp;</em></a>is a comedy drama that follows Aloy, a barely educated spare parts dealer. He cuts off his wife’s family from their lives, after he is made to pay through his nose for her, amidst her father’s reluctance.</p>

<p>The cast includes<strong>&nbsp;Zubby Michael, Nkem Owoh, Ebele Okaro, Funny bone, Juliana Olayode, Beverly Oh, Akinola Akano,</strong>&nbsp;and<strong>&nbsp;Trinity Ugonabo.&nbsp;</strong>It is directed by<strong>&nbsp;Okey Oku</strong>&nbsp;and produced by&nbsp;<strong>Trinity Ugonabo.</strong></p>

<p>Over the weekend, the movie made an additional ₦2 million.</p>

<h2><strong><em>Honey Money </em></strong>- ₦31. 9 million</h2>

<p>Directed by Ekene Som Mekwunye, the movie follows Tobiloba a young man in his late 20’s who is from a humble background. When he starts showing up at home with things he shouldn’t afford, he’s faced with strong opposition from his parents. Unknown to them, he belongs to a notorious gang.</p>

<p>The cast includes <strong>Timini Egbuson, Nancy Isime, Iyabo Ojo, Femi Branch, Junior Pope Odonwodo, </strong>and<strong> Lina Idoko.</strong></p>

<p><em>Honey Money </em>is now showing for the fourth week.</p>

<h3><strong><em>The Kujus Again</em></strong> - ₦49 million</h3>

<p>The comedy drama quickly raked in over ₦17 million after premiering in cinemas on April 21, 2023. Now in its fifth week, the movie made ₦1 million over the weekend, bringing its total earnings to ₦49 million.</p>

<p>Directed by<strong> Biodun Stephen</strong>, the sequel to&nbsp;<em>Introducing The Kujus&nbsp;</em>(2020) continues the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/nollywood-movies-you-should-see-for-heartwarming-laughter/ly37tm1">heartwarming, hilarious drama</a>&nbsp;of the Kuju family complete with an engagement and a wedding. New additions to the movie include Mavin Records CEO&nbsp;<strong>Don Jazzy, DJ Big N, Ben Lugo, Sophia Augustine</strong>&nbsp;and<strong>&nbsp;Lilo Aderogba.</strong></p>

<h3><strong><em>Arinfesesi</em></strong> - ₦4.6 million</h3>

<p>Written by <strong>David Osarieme, </strong>and directed/produced by<strong> Akinnayajo Babatunde,</strong> the movie chronicles a road trip that turns into a nightmare when danger comes knocking.</p>

<p>The cast includes<strong> Akin Lewis, Jaiye Kuti, Bolaji Ogunmola, Shawn Faqua, Oyindamola Sanni, </strong>and <strong>Jaye Kuti.</strong></p>

<h2><strong><em>The Bloom Boys</em></strong> - ₦18 milion</h2>

<p>Written by <strong>Awal Abdullateef, </strong>the movie follows Kemi and her influential mum's desperation to get her married to a billionaire's son. </p>

<p>The cast includes <strong>Timini Egbuson, Tobi Bakre, Bolanle Ninalowo, Shaffy Bello, Tina Mba, Gbenga Titiloye, Segun Arinze, </strong>and <strong>Diane Russet.</strong></p>

<p>Despite showing for four weeks, the movie has made only ₦18.5 milion. It comes in at 10th place.</p>

The Bride Price slowly makes it way to the top of the box office [Instagram/ceanigeria]

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