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Call of My Life has crossed N600 million at the West African box office, becoming the first Nollywood film released outside the December festive season to reach the mark. The romantic comedy has turned into the breakout cinema story of 2026.
Directed by Dammy Twitch in his feature debut, the film has reportedly pulled in more than N628 million, confirming its place as the top-grossing Nollywood release of the year and one of the highest-earning Nigerian films of all time.
Why Call of My Life stands out
Most of Nollywood’s biggest hits land during the December holidays, when cinemas fill up with family audiences and word-of-mouth spreads fast. Crossing N600 million outside that window is rare, and it shows the movie connected with viewers on the strength of its story rather than the calendar.
The film has also climbed into the top ten highest-grossing Nollywood releases of all time, debuting at number ten on that list. For a first-time director, breaking into that company is a striking achievement and a sign of fresh talent behind the camera.
The story and the cast
Call of My Life follows Soluchi, a call-centre agent working through a painful breakup when an unexpected phone call leads her to a man named Eli. The mix-up sets off a warm, funny journey about second chances, timing and the small moments that change a life.
The cast brings together established names and crowd favourites. Uzoamaka Power leads the film alongside Andrew Yaw Bunting, with Zubby Michael, Beverly Osu, the legendary Nkem Owoh and Patience Ozokwor, plus comic talents Broda Shaggi and Justin ‘UG’ Ugonna rounding out the ensemble.
A BluHouse and FilmOne win
The movie is a BluHouse Studios production distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, one of the country’s biggest cinema distributors. Their reach helped push the film across multiple West African markets, widening its audience beyond Nigeria alone.
Strong distribution has become a key ingredient in Nollywood’s recent box-office surge. Films that once relied mainly on home video and streaming are now drawing crowds back to the cinema, and Call of My Life is the latest proof that local stories can fill theatres.
What it means for Nollywood
The film’s success arrives during a busy stretch for the industry, with several titles competing hard for screens and ticket sales. Its performance suggests there is real appetite for well-made Nigerian comedies and dramas, not just imported blockbusters.
For audiences, the win is a reminder that Nollywood can deliver polished, crowd-pleasing entertainment that travels across borders. For filmmakers, it is encouragement that a strong script and a relatable cast can break records even without a December release date.
Part of a record-breaking year
The film’s run lands during a period of growing confidence in Nigerian cinema, with more local titles crossing the half-billion-naira mark than ever before. Industry watchers say improved production quality, smarter marketing and stronger distribution have combined to draw audiences who once stayed away from the big screen.
Romantic comedies in particular have proven their pulling power, blending humour, heart and recognisable everyday struggles. Call of My Life taps into that formula while adding a fresh voice behind the camera, a mix that has clearly resonated with cinemagoers across the region.
As the numbers keep climbing, Call of My Life has set a new benchmark for non-festive releases and put a debut director firmly on the map. The question now is whether the film can push even higher up the all-time chart before its run ends.
