Could Mide Martins’ IYA really have crossed the ₦500 million mark?

Rumour: IYA Movie Reportedly Makes Over ₦500 Million, Colleagues Joke About Their Share

Could Mide Martins’ IYA really have crossed the ₦500 million mark?

That is the question currently generating buzz among Yoruba movie lovers following a social media post shared by actress Damilola Oni.

In the post, Oni appeared to jokingly highlight comments involving Obatide Kelvin, Debbie Shokoya and Mide Martins, with a claim that IYA had reportedly generated more than ₦500 million.

The most interesting part? The supposed complaint was about who gets to enjoy the money.

“She Hasn’t Given Us Anything”

According to the claim shared by Damilola Oni, Obatide Kelvin allegedly dragged Mide Martins over the movie’s reported success, joking that the woman had made more than ₦500 million from IYA without giving them anything from the money.

The statement was clearly presented in a humorous manner, and Oni herself added that the movie genuinely made a lot of money.

But there is one important question:

Did IYA actually make ₦500 million?

That part remains unconfirmed.

How Much Has IYA Really Made?

The reported ₦500 million-plus figure has not been independently verified by New Palava.

It is therefore important to treat the figure as a rumour or social media claim, rather than confirmed box-office or streaming revenue.

There is also no verified evidence from the material available to New Palava establishing that Obatide Kelvin or Debbie Shokoya formally demanded a share of the movie’s earnings from Mide Martins.

For now, the claim remains part of the online conversation surrounding the movie.

Why Is IYA Generating So Much Buzz?

IYA has attracted considerable attention among Yoruba movie audiences, helped by its emotional family-centred storyline and recognizable cast.

The movie features Mide Martins, Yetunde Barnabas, Kunle Omisore, Tope Aremu, Seliat Adeyemo, Jide Awobonal, Kiki Bakare and Afeez Abiodun Owo, among others.

Its story focuses on motherhood, sacrifice, family and the complicated consequences that can arise when love and protection begin to create conflict.

With the movie’s popularity, talk about its commercial performance is hardly surprising.

The Real Question Behind the Rumour

If the reported ₦500 million figure were eventually confirmed, it would represent a remarkable commercial performance for a Yoruba-language production.

But until the producers, distributors or relevant platform provide verifiable figures, nobody should treat ₦500 million as an established fact.

For now, the conversation remains exactly that: a rumour that has got Yoruba movie fans talking.

And perhaps the funniest question of all is:

If IYA really made over ₦500 million, where is everybody’s own share?

New Palava Disclaimer

This story is based on claims and humorous comments contained in a social media post shared by actress Damilola Oni. New Palava has not independently confirmed the alleged ₦500 million revenue or any dispute over revenue sharing. The claim should therefore be treated as rumour until credible evidence or an official statement confirms it.

What do you think? Do you believe IYA could really have made over ₦500 million?