Toyin Abraham Sets June Release for Yoruba Epic Iyalode, Distributed by Filmone

Lagos, Nigeria – May 26, 2025 — Following the successful release of Alakada: Bad and Boujee in December 2024, Nollywood star Toyin Abraham is set to headline Iyalode, marking her second box office debut in under a year. To celebrate its release, a premiere is scheduled at Filmhouse IMAX, Lekki, ahead of the film’s nationwide rollout. The event is expected to draw significant attention from Nollywood and the broader entertainment industry. Iyalode, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, will open in Filmhouse Cinemas nationwide on June 6, 2025.

Set in an epic, culturally rich environment, the indigenous-language film features an all-star cast including Kehinde Bankole, Wale Ojo, Muyiwa Ademola, and more. With dialogue entirely in Yoruba, the film sees Abraham take on a character-driven action role that is fresh and challenging, distinct from her past work.

Abraham who plays the title role and serves as the executive producer in a quote stated, “With Iyalode, we’re expanding the space for our indigenous narratives to reach commercial audiences,” she said. “This is a project that challenges how women in Nigerian tradition are represented on screen.”

The film aligns with FilmOne Entertainment’s broader strategy to scale indigenous content for theatrical and international markets. “Our investment in Iyalode reinforces our commitment to expanding the commercial viability of local-language films,” said Ladun Awobokun, Chief Content Officer at FilmOne Entertainment. “It’s a key part of our approach to driving diversity within our content pipeline while meeting audience demand.”

FilmOne Entertainment holds theatrical distribution rights for major Hollywood studios across West Africa and continues to develop a dual slate of international and Nigerian titles with regional and diaspora appeal.