Veteran Nollywood actress Bukky Wright’s latest movie, The Return of Omotara Johnson (TROJ), has recorded a box office milestone after grossing ₦29.2 million, becoming the highest-grossing film in West Africa.
The achievement was announced by the movie’s distributor, Nile Entertainment, in an Instagram post on Monday, where it appreciated fans and supporters for contributing to the film’s success.
“Every ticket, cheer, review and word of mouth has brought us here. Thank you, Nigeria and Ghana. ₦29.2 million and still counting,” the distributor wrote.
Wright also celebrated the feat on her Instagram page, expressing gratitude to audiences across the continent.
“Thank you, Nigeria. Thank you, Ghana. Thank you, Africa,” she wrote.
TROJ premiered on July 10, 2026, at the Monarch Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos. The movie was produced by Bukky Wright and directed by Adeoluwa Owu, serving as a sequel to the 2008 Yoruba classic, Omotara Johnson.
The sequel follows the story of Omotara, who has left behind her criminal past to embrace motherhood but is forced to confront old challenges after her son is accused of murder and former enemies resurface.
The film features notable actors including Bukky Wright, Ojay Wright, Janet Adebayo, Tolulope Asanu, Shaffy Bello and Timini Egbuson, among others.
Before the movie’s release, Wright described TROJ as her biggest production yet, revealing that its post-production was completed in the United Kingdom. She also released the original Omotara Johnson on her YouTube channel to help viewers reconnect with the story ahead of the sequel’s debut.