Actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo has made history in Nollywood as his film Agesinkole 2 grossed N417 million in just 12 days through community cinema screenings.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Femi wrote: “This moment means everything. What started as a bold idea became a movement. What many doubted became a monumental chapter in Nollywood history. ₦417 MILLION in just 12 days.
“First ever community cinema title. First Nollywood film to live in community cinemas. First filmmaker to step into this uncharted path. This is proof that meaningful collaboration between purpose driven organizations can change the trajectory of the future of our industry. Cinema is communal!
“This is our shared vision. More than numbers, this is faith rewarded. Courage justified. Vision affirmed. To everyone who showed up, believed, bought a ticket, and made history with us – this victory is yours. AGESINKOLE 2 is for US. It spoke. It moved minds. It changed the conversation. This isn’t just a movie… It’s a movement.”
Agesinkole 2 was released in community cinemas across Western Nigeria from December 24, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Tickets were priced at N4,000 in Lagos and N3,000 in other states.
The film is a sequel to the 2022 Yoruba epic King of Thieves (Agẹṣinkólé), which grossed over N320 million.
The cast includes Yemi Solade, Bimbo Akintola, Gabriel Afolayan, Segun Arinze, Odunlade Adekola, Ibrahim Yekini, Biola Adebayo, and Jaye Kuti. It was produced by Femi Adebayo, Kelechi Okoro, and Imade Bibowei‑Osuobeni, with music by Tolu Obanro and editing by Temitope Folarin.
