Toyin Abraham Clarifies Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan’s Box Office Remarks Were Sarcastic

Actress Toyin Abraham’s management has clarified that recent comments by filmmaker Kunle Afolayan about box office earnings were sarcastic rather than literal. In a statement, her manager explained that Afolayan’s remark, suggesting a producer might earn only ₦10 million from a ₦1-2 billion box office gross, was made in jest during a broader discussion on film profitability.

The statement noted that Afolayan personally reached out to Abraham to clarify, and both parties have resolved the matter amicably. It also denied claims that Abraham doubted industry box office figures, reaffirming her focus on fair cinema showtimes rather than disputing others’ success.

Key Points:

The clarification aims to quell a brewing public dispute within Nollywood, reframing the conversation from personal conflict to industry challenges.
It highlights the sensitive nature of public statements about finance in the film industry, where perceived dismissal of others’ success can quickly escalate.
The incident underscores the ongoing tension between celebrating box office milestones and the harsh realities of net profitability for producers.
It demonstrates a preference for private, professional resolution over public confrontation among top industry figures.
The management’s call to address structural issues shifts focus to systemic challenges like production costs and revenue sharing, rather than individual remarks.

The resolution reflects a mature effort to maintain industry harmony and redirect dialogue toward sustainable growth for Nollywood.

Sources: Official statement from Toyin Abraham’s management via The Hype Agency.