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OCT 7, 7:15 PM
In a remarkable achievement, Funke Akindele and Tunde Olaoye have topped the Nigerian box office charts, raking in a staggering ₦1.32 billion. This impressive financial milestone underscores the growing influence of Nollywood in the entertainment industry.
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