‘Call of My Life’ became Nigeria’s biggest film of 2026 so far
The romantic comedy, directed by Dammy Twitch and produced by Blessing Uzzi, passed ₦817.6m and more than 123,000 admissions — a record set outside the traditional December window.
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Why everyone was talking
The romantic comedy, directed by Dammy Twitch and produced by Blessing Uzzi, passed ₦817.6m and more than 123,000 admissions — a record set outside the traditional December window. The response moved quickly across social platforms, with audiences adding interpretations, jokes and debates.
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