FG CONGRATULATES FUNKE AKINDELE AS ‘BEHIND THE SCENES’ BREAKS N2BN BOX OFFICE RECORD
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Federal Government has congratulated Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, following the record-breaking performance of her latest movie, Behind the Scenes, at the box office.
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Monday, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) described the achievement as a significant milestone for Nigeria’s creative industry and a strong indication of the growing global acceptance of Nigerian stories.
According to the agency, Behind the Scenes has crossed ₦2.1 billion at the Nigerian box office, making history as the first Nollywood film to surpass the ₦2 billion mark.
“The flex did not stop at home; the movie also showed modest global muscle, raking in over $111,256 in Canada and an impressive $190,249 across North America,” the NOA said.
“From Lagos to Toronto, from cinemas in Abuja to theatres overseas — this movie had everyone locked in.”
The agency further noted that the film’s success underscores Akindele’s emergence as the first filmmaker to rank number one at the African box office for three consecutive years.
According to the NOA, the performance of Behind the Scenes reflects the expanding reach of Nigeria’s film industry and reinforces the global appeal of Nollywood productions, describing the feat as a proud moment for the nation’s cultural and creative sectors.
The government’s commendation comes amid widespread acclaim for the 2025 release, which has dominated the domestic market while also recording strong international earnings.
It was earlier reported on January 12 that Akindele cemented her place in African cinema history after Behind the Scenes crossed the ₦2 billion mark, becoming the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time.
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