In an announcement reported by Pulse Nigeria, Nollywood box-office queen Funke Akindele has officially revealed her next feature film project titled ‘The Four,’ scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on December 11, 2026. The upcoming movie is slated to feature fast-rising Afrobeats artist Shoday in a prominent role, marking his official debut on the big screen.
Akindele, who holds multiple records as Nigeria’s highest-grossing filmmaker, continues her signature strategy of pairing high-octane cinematic storytelling with trending music talent. Details regarding the core storyline remain tightly guarded, but production updates indicate another holiday block-buster campaign.
The announcement has generated significant buzz within the Nigerian film industry, with fans eager to see how Shoday translates his musical popularity into dramatic performance on the cinema screen.
Vanguard Newspaper noted the high expectations surrounding the release, stating that “Akindele continues her box-office dominance with the announcement of ‘The Four’ set for December.” Additionally, BellaNaija reported that “singer Shoday makes his major acting debut in Funke Akindele’s highly anticipated blockbuster,” underscoring the crossover appeal of the casting decision.
Echotitbits take: Funke Akindele’s track record at the West African box office makes any of her December releases an industry bellwether. By casting popular music talent like Shoday, she reinforces a proven formula that bridges Afrobeats fandom with cinema audiences, setting ‘The Four’ up as a primary contender for 2026 end-of-year revenue records.
Source: Pulse Nigeria — https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment, August 10, 2026
Photo Credit: Bella Naija
