‘BEHIND THE SCENE’ BY FUNKE AKINDELE MAKES AFRICAN BOX OFFICE HISTORY AT N2 BILLION

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

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By: Balogun Ibrahim

Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Funke Akindele’s latest movie, Behind the Scene, has become the first Nollywood film to surpass N2 billion in box office sales.

FilmOne, a leading Nigerian film distributor, announced that Behind the Scene grossed N2,103,039,706 within just one month of its release.

In a post on X, the distributor noted that this milestone cements Funke Akindele as Africa’s most commercially successful filmmaker, and the highest-grossing producer, writer, and director in West African film history.

The actress was also recognised as the first filmmaker to hold the number-one spot at the African box office for three consecutive years.

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Celebrating the achievement in a video shared on her Instagram page Monday evening, she said, “We have every reason to thank God. 2 billion and counting is no small feat. Ladies and gentlemen, Behind the Scene to the world.”

“Joy overflows; my heart is full of gratitude to God and my amazing fans. Reaching this incredible milestone—and still counting—would not have been possible without you. I’m deeply grateful,” she added.