Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has once again rewritten Nigerian cinema history as her latest film, Behind The Scenes, officially crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the Nigerian box office, setting multiple industry records.
The film reportedly hit the milestone in less than three weeks after its cinema release, making it one of the fastest Nollywood movies ever to achieve the feat. According to distributors, the movie has gone on to gross over ₦1.1 billion, cementing its place as one of the highest-grossing Nigerian films of all time .
Record-Breaking Feats
Behind The Scenes achieved several milestones, including:
Becoming one of the fastest Nollywood films to surpass ₦1 billion
Recording the highest single-day box office earnings for a Nigerian movie during the festive season
Making Funke Akindele the only Nigerian filmmaker with multiple ₦1 billion-grossing films
A Testament to Star Power
Funke Akindele’s continued box office dominance highlights her status as one of Nollywood’s most bankable filmmakers and actors. With a strong blend of storytelling, humor, emotion, and star-studded performances, she has consistently drawn massive cinema audiences across Nigeria and beyond.
A Win for Nollywood
The success of Behind The Scenes is not just a personal victory for Akindele but also a major boost for Nollywood, proving that Nigerian films can achieve blockbuster numbers and compete on a global scale.
As the movie continues its cinema run, industry watchers believe the record-breaking streak may not be over yet.