Nollywood superstar and filmmaker Funke Akindele has once again cemented her status as a box office powerhouse, achieving a historic milestone with her latest cinematic offering. Her movie, 'Behind The Scenes,' has officially crossed the coveted N1 billion mark at the box office, accomplishing this feat in a record-breaking timeframe.
A Historic Box Office Run
According to an official announcement from the film's distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, the achievement is nothing short of phenomenal. 'Behind The Scenes' is now the fastest film in West African history to hit the N1 billion milestone, doing so barely two weeks after its release in December 2025. This performance has also secured its position as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of the year.
The film's record-shattering run was highlighted by an extraordinary single-day performance. On December 26, Boxing Day, the movie raked in a staggering N129.5 million, setting a new record for the highest single-day gross in the history of Nollywood. FilmOne noted that the project broke five distinct opening-weekend records, underscoring its massive commercial appeal.
Akindele's Unprecedented Triple Triumph
This latest success marks a monumental personal achievement for Funke Akindele. With 'Behind The Scenes,' she has become the first and only filmmaker to deliver three consecutive N1 billion films within a single calendar year. This incredible hat-trick began with the blockbuster 'A Tribe Called Judah' and was followed by 'Everybody Loves Jenifa,' which remains Nollywood's highest-grossing film of all time.
Reacting to the news on her Instagram page, an elated Akindele expressed profound gratitude. She wrote, "Over the years, I’ve always valued my fans, because without God and you, I am nobody." She extended her thanks to the movie lovers who filled cinemas, her distributors, supportive colleagues, and the entire cast and crew who worked on the project.
Celebrations and Fan Reactions
The announcement triggered a wave of congratulatory messages from fans, family, and industry peers on social media. Media mogul Mo Abudu commented, "Congratulations my darling @funkejenifaakindele. Super proud of you always. Such awesome news."
Other fans echoed the sentiment, praising her work ethic and consistency. User @jay_onair described her as "The actual blueprint! Thank you for showing us what is possible with hardwork and dedication and consistency!" Another fan, @jagabanyoutube, was already looking ahead, writing, "Done celebrating the N1B and looking forward to N2B in 8 days time."
This historic achievement by Funke Akindele not only sets a new benchmark for Nollywood but also reinforces the growing global influence and commercial viability of the Nigerian film industry. 'Behind The Scenes' has proven that with compelling storytelling and strategic production, Nigerian cinema can achieve unprecedented success.
