Funke Akindele makes history as ‘Behind The Scenes’ grosses over N2bn

Multi-award-winning actress and producer Funke Akindele has made history with her latest film, ‘Behind The Scenes,’ which has become the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of 2025, earning N2.103 billion in just a month.

The record-breaking performance was disclosed on Monday in a post on X by the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, which confirmed that the title has now grossed ₦2,103,039,706 in ticket sales.

Announcing the feat, the distributor said the film had “officially broken and shattered records,” noting that it is the first Nollywood production in Africa to cross the ₦2 billion box office threshold. FilmOne added that the achievement places Behind the Scenes as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time in Africa, as well as the top-grossing Nollywood release in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Now reacting to the latest achievement, the distributor wrote: “Behind the Scenes has officially broken and shattered records, hitting over 2 billion at the box office and becoming the first Nollywood film in Africa to cross the ₦2 billion mark.

“This is also the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time in Africa, the UK, and Ireland, and makes @funkejenifaakindele the first filmmaker to rank #1 at the box office in Africa for three consecutive years. West Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker, writer, director, and producer of all time.”

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This feat solidifies Akindele’s position as a powerhouse in the industry, with her third film to gross over N1 billion.

Akindele’s impressive track record has earned her the title of West Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker, writer, director, and producer of all time.

The film’s success can be attributed to its advanced screening, all-star cast, and relatable storyline, which explores themes of family, loyalty, and social pressures.

The cast, including Scarlet Gomez, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, and Uche Montana, delivered standout performances that resonated with audiences.

Akindele expressed her gratitude to fans, saying, “Joy overflows! Our heart is full of gratitude to God and to you, my amazing fans who have truly become family. Thank you for showing up, supporting, and believing in this journey. Reaching this incredible milestone and still counting would not have been possible without you. I am deeply grateful. Let’s keep pushing, growing, and supporting the Funke Akindele Network brand together.”