Funke Akindele Makes History as 'Behind The Scenes' Surpasses N2bn Milestone

Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele has once again etched her name in the annals of African cinema with her latest film, Behind The Scenes, making history by surpassing the ₦2 billion milestone at the box office. This extraordinary achievement crowns the movie as the first Nollywood production to ever reach such heights. The thrilling news came via FilmOne Entertainment on Monday, where the distributor revealed that Behind The Scenes has amassed an impressive total of ₦2,103,039,706 in ticket sales. In their celebratory announcement, FilmOne described this accomplishment as nothing short of record-breaking, stating that the film has "broken and shattered records." Not only is it now the highest-grossing Nollywood film in Africa, but it also claims the title of the top-earning Nollywood release in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Beyond its financial success, the film underscores Funke Akindele's position as a cinematic trailblazer. FilmOne highlighted her remarkable achievements, acknowledging her as Africa’s most commercially successful filmmaker, as well as the highest-grossing writer, director, and producer in West African history. Moreover, Akindele has set yet another incredible benchmark by becoming the first filmmaker to secure the number one spot at the African box office for three straight years—an unprecedented feat in the region's film industry.

The ₦2 billion milestone marks a significant leap from the film’s earlier records. Initially crossing the ₦1 billion threshold and later climbing to ₦1.77 billion, 'Behind The Scenes' had already earned its place among Nollywood's finest. Now, with this latest surge, it has secured its position as the all-time champion of Nigerian cinema.

At the heart of this captivating production is Scarlet Gomez in the leading role, supported by an all-star ensemble cast featuring Funke Akindele herself, alongside respected names like Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, Uche Montana, Uzor Arukwe, Ini Dima-Okojie, Adebowale ‘Mr. Macaroni,’ Ibrahim Chatta, and Kamo State. The cast masterfully blends celebrated actors with emerging talents to bring this monumental blockbuster to life.

As Funke Akindele continues to break barriers and set new standards for Nollywood and African cinema at large, 'Behind The Scenes’ stands as a testament to her vision, innovation, and undeniable storytelling genius. Fans and industry stakeholders alike now eagerly anticipate what groundbreaking strides she will take next. Photo credit: Instagram Funke Akindele