By Milcah Tanimu
The horror office drama feature “Egun” opened at the Nigerian Box Office with a total gross of ₦6,116,200 between November 17–19, 2023, according to the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria. The movie, written by Kayode Kasum and Dare Olaitan, was originally scheduled for release on November 10, 2023, but was later shifted to November 17, 2023. Despite the change in the release date, “Egun” is currently the most-watched Nigerian movie in theaters.
The film, produced by Ife Olujuigbe and directed by Carmen Ike Okoro, revolves around a corporate office thrown into chaos when they receive an unexpected package containing juju. “Egun” is currently showing in cinemas nationwide.
In the Nigerian Box Office chart, the newly released American action/adventure film “The Hunger Games” secured the top spot with a total gross of ₦20,699,038 over the weekend. “Adire” claimed the fourth position with a weekend gain of ₦3.6 million and a total gross of ₦24,245,150 since its debut on November 3, 2023. “Merry Men 3” followed closely at the fifth position with a weekend gross of ₦3.2 million and a total gross of ₦112 million.
However, “Small Talk” by Biodun Stephen experienced a decline from the fifth position between November 10 – 16, 2023, to the 12th spot over the past weekend. It garnered a weekend gross of ₦579,900 and a total gross of ₦19 million since its debut.
