Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has once again proven her box office dominance as her latest cinematic offering, 'Behind the Scenes,' achieves a monumental milestone. The film has now grossed a staggering ₦1.77 billion at the Nigerian box office, securing its position as the number one film for the weekend.
A Record-Breaking Run Continues
The impressive new figure was officially announced by the movie's distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, via an Instagram post on January 5, 2026. In the post, the company expressed profound gratitude to cinema audiences across Nigeria for their unwavering support and patronage, which made the feat possible.
"Sure, we wouldn't have done this without you and your love," FilmOne wrote. "Behind the Scenes hits a whopping ₦1.77B, also standing as the number one film of the weekend. Thank you to everyone for the love and support so far."
This latest achievement represents a significant jump from the film's earlier record of ₦1.1 billion, which it reached in just 19 days. That initial sprint had already crowned it the fastest Nollywood production ever to cross the billion-naira mark. Since then, audience enthusiasm has not waned, with the film continuing to pull massive crowds to cinemas nationwide.
Akindele's Celebration and Industry Context
Reacting to the joyous news, Akindele took to her own Instagram page to celebrate what she described as a collective victory for her and her dedicated fanbase. "BIG WIN! THANK GOD and my amazing fans!!! This is for us!" she exclaimed. She encouraged viewers to see the film again in cinemas to help push the numbers even higher.
The film's stellar performance is particularly noteworthy given the challenges reported during the December cinema season. Several movie producers, including those behind Behind the Scenes, had raised concerns about a perceived boycott by cinemas. They complained of issues like poor screening times, limited showings, and reduced promotion for certain films.
Despite these alleged distribution hurdles, Behind the Scenes powered through to deliver one of the strongest box office runs in Nollywood history. This success underscores Akindele's unique ability to attract audiences en masse, transcending industry tensions and operational challenges.
Solidifying a Box Office Legacy
This new triumph further cements Funke Akindele's status as Nollywood's undisputed box office queen. She already holds the all-time record for the highest-grossing Nollywood film with 'Everybody Loves Jenifa,' which earned ₦1.88 billion.
Remarkably, Akindele now owns four of the top five highest-grossing Nollywood films ever released. Her impressive portfolio includes:
- Everybody Loves Jenifa
- Omo Ghetto: The Saga
- Battle on Buka Street
- A Tribe Called Judah
With Behind the Scenes still showing in cinemas across the country, industry watchers and fans alike are keenly watching. There is strong anticipation that the film's total earnings could climb even higher, potentially challenging the record set by Everybody Loves Jenifa and further rewriting Nollywood's box office history books.
