Adeoluwa Owu’s psychological drama, The Benefactor, opened to a strong start at the Nigerian box office, closing its debut week with a cumulative ₦19.27 million.
The film, which premiered on August 8, reunites writer Temilolu Fosudo and Owu after their acclaimed collaboration on The Griot.
According to official box office data, the film earned ₦3.02 million on its first day, ₦3.77 million on day two, and ₦6.46 million on day three, bringing its opening weekend total to ₦13.26 million. Momentum held through the week, with daily earnings pushing the first-week total to just under ₦20 million.
Starring Bimbo Manuel, Akin Lewis, Kunle Remi, Tobi Makinde, and Joke Muyiwa, The Benefactor follows the story of Tuntunlade, a rising star forced to confront a web of power and loyalty when a man from her past resurfaces with a life-altering demand.
Industry analysts suggest the film’s nuanced narrative and stellar ensemble cast could help it build traction in the coming weeks, with potential to approach the coveted ₦100 million mark if word-of-mouth remains strong.
Nigerian Box Office Top Five (August 8–14, 2025)
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps — ₦41.66M weekend / ₦64.99M week / ₦309.30M total
- Superman — ₦19.36M weekend / ₦31.21M week / ₦436.62M total
- Weapons — ₦18.85M weekend / ₦30.79M week (New)
- Hakeem (Seeking Justice) — ₦14.98M weekend / ₦23.12M week / ₦56.68M total
- The Benefactor — ₦13.26M weekend / ₦19.27M week (New)
With a promising debut, The Benefactor could establish itself as one of 2025’s standout psychological dramas at the box office.