Iyaloja
May 2026
In Cinemas
The film centers on the competitive, often treacherous quest for the prestigious title of Iyaloja in the Isale-Eko market
The plot revolves around the battle between two women who confront each other in a food challenge in order to win the prestigious 'King of Buka Street' which is a title conferred to the best local food seller in the region.
Release
December 16, 2022
Runtime
142 min
Content Rating
PG-13
Country
Nigeria
Synopsis
The plot revolves around the battle between two women who confront each other in a food challenge in order to win the prestigious 'King of Buka Street' which is a title conferred to the best local food seller in the region.
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Release Date
December 16, 2022
Runtime
142 minutes
Content Rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Type
Feature Film
Country
Nigeria
Box Office
NGN 668,423,056
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Best Make Up
AMVCA 9 • 2023
Best Overall Movie
AMVCA 9 • 2023
Best Picture Editor
AMVCA 9 • 2023
Best Sound Track
AMVCA 9 • 2023
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Henry Samson (Depsalmist)
Nov 26, 2025
As a Nigerian, I shouldn't give any movie a 10 out of 10 but Battle on Buka Street is one of the greatest movie from Funke in my books. The story, the execution, the relatability, everything was on point and beautiful.
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