Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has scored a major box office milestone as his latest film, “Love and New Notes”, records ₦106 million in its opening weekend, setting a new benchmark as the highest-grossing Nollywood release of 2026.
The romantic drama, directed by Kayode Kasum and released in cinemas on February 13, also achieved the biggest opening weekend of the year, alongside the highest single-day gross and overall top earnings for the weekend.
Distributor FilmOne Entertainment credited the film’s record-breaking performance to strong audience turnout and support.
“Thank you, everyone, for the Love you showed the New Notes and us. Love and New Notes opens with N106M, breaking multiple records in just one weekend.
“Highest Grossing Nollywood Film of 2026, Biggest opening weekend of 2026, Highest Single-Day Gross for a 2026 release, and Highest Grossing Film of the Weekend. Love and New Notes did not just open in cinemas; it kicked the door down. This was only possible because of you. Thank you,” the company said.
Reacting to the achievement, Egbuson expressed gratitude to fans and supporters for driving the film’s success.
“All the glory must be to the lord. Woke up to the best news. This is me saying a big thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of this film. We go harder. Please tell somebody to tell somebody love and new notes season,” he said.
Set against the backdrop of Nigeria’s 1984 currency change, Love and New Notes tells a compelling story of love, ambition and personal growth, blending romance with a nostalgic exploration of a defining moment in the country’s history.
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